Doon, Iowa vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 22.3% more expensive than Doon, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $61,167 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Doon, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is more expensive than Doon, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Durham
than in Doon, Iowa
Doon, IA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Doon, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  33.9% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower