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


The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 40.4% cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $59,597 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Durham
than in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, MA vs Durham, NC
Compared to Somerville, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  21.2% lower
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.0% lower

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