Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 34.7% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $122,855 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Durham
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Waltham, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.6% lower