What is a pro or con of living in Durham, North Carolinacompared to Cedar Rapids, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 109% more expensive in Durham.

What salary do I need to live in Durham, North Carolina copmared to Cedar Rapids, Iowa?

A salary of $50,000 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa should increase to $61,553 in Durham, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CEDAR RAPIDS vs. DURHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 23.1% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $61,553 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Durham
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Durham, NC

Compared to Cedar Rapids, Durham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

75.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.3% lower

Commute

22.2% higher

Health

4.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Durham, NC

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