Differential cost

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Differential cost is difference in total cost between two alternatives.

Definitions

According to Cost Accounting by Horngren, Datar, Rajan (14th edition),

Differential cost. Difference in total cost between two alternatives.

According to Managerial Accounting by Braun, Tietz (5th edition),

Differential cost. The difference in cost between two alternative courses of action.