Cost of Living Calculator - Durham, North Carolina vs Reading, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Reading, Massachusetts is 57.1% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $78,607 in Reading, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Massachusetts is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Reading
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs Reading, MA
Compared to Durham, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.1% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  24.0% higher
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.0% higher

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