Austin, Texas vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 24.7% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $53,045 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Durham
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Austin, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  23.5% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower