Durham, North Carolina vs. Lexington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Massachusetts is 118.5% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $207,538 in Lexington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
240% more expensive in Lexington
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Lexington, MA
Compared to Durham, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.5% 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
  18.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  343.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% higher
  Commute
  22.0% higher
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.0% higher