Lexington, Massachusetts vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 54.2% cheaper than Lexington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $34,331 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Lexington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Durham
than in Lexington, Massachusetts
Lexington, MA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Lexington, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.2% 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
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.6% lower