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


The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 58.7% cheaper than Wellesley, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $30,986 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Wellesley, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Durham
than in Wellesley, Massachusetts
Wellesley, MA vs Durham, NC
Compared to Wellesley, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.7% 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
  17.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% lower

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