Columbus, Ohio vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 12.8% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $135,417 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Durham
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Columbus, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  6.7% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher