New Bedford, Massachusetts vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 4.9% cheaper than New Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $47,561 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than New Bedford, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
18% cheaper in Durham
than in New Bedford, Massachusetts
New Bedford, MA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to New Bedford, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower