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


The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 7.2% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $60,300 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
24% cheaper in Durham
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs Durham, NC
Compared to Worcester, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower

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