Durham, North Carolina vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 5.5% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $325,892 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Springfield
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Springfield, MA
Compared to Durham, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% lower
      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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher

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