Durham, North Carolina vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 78.2% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $133,615 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Durham, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.2% higher
      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
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  248.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  13.8% higher
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.0% higher