Cortland, New York vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 24.5% more expensive than Cortland, New York.

You would need a salary of $80,939 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cortland, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is more expensive than Cortland, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Durham
than in Cortland, New York
Cortland, NY vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Cortland, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  23.9% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower