Acton, Massachusetts vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 35.0% cheaper than Acton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $32,478 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Acton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Acton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Durham
than in Acton, Massachusetts
Acton, MA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Acton, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.5% lower