Durham, North Carolina vs. Northampton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northampton, Massachusetts is 8.2% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,103 in Northampton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northampton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Northampton
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Northampton, MA
Compared to Durham, Northampton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher