Champaign, Illinois vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 23.1% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $307,750 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Durham
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Champaign, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% higher
      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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  21.2% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower