Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 43.9% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $16,839 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Durham
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Cambridge, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.5% lower