Bakersfield, California vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 5.7% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $108,438 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
18% cheaper in Durham
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Bakersfield, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower

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