Durham, North Carolina vs. Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fitchburg, Massachusetts is 3.9% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,949 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fitchburg, Massachusetts is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
31% more expensive in Fitchburg
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Fitchburg, MA
Compared to Durham, Fitchburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.8% higher
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher