What is a pro or con of living in Durham, North Carolinacompared to Lawrence, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 0% cheaper in Durham.

What salary do I need to live in Durham, North Carolina copmared to Lawrence, Massachusetts?

A salary of $63,000 in Lawrence, Massachusetts could decrease to $55,841 in Durham, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAWRENCE vs. DURHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Lawrence, Massachusetts vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 11.4% cheaper than Lawrence, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $55,841 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Lawrence, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Durham
than in Lawrence, Massachusetts

Lawrence, MA vs. Durham, NC

Compared to Lawrence, Durham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

16.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.7% lower

Commute

11.7% lower

Health

10.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

12.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Lawrence, Massachusetts vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lawrence, MA vs. Durham, NC

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