| | Boston, MA | Durham, NC | United States |
| Overall | 150.8 | 98.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 111.4 | 99.2 | 100 |
| Health | 89.7 | 97.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 228.7 | 106.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $656,500 | $388,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,680.0% | 10,010.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 131.8 | 84.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 157.9 | 108.9 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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