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


The cost of living in Newton, Massachusetts is 113.2% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $106,641 in Newton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
222% more expensive in Newton
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs Newton, MA
Compared to Durham, Newton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.2% 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
  19.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  354.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.3% higher

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