Durham, North Carolina vs. Banner Elk, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Banner Elk, North Carolina is 1.7% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $76,308 in Banner Elk, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Banner Elk, North Carolina is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Banner Elk
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Banner Elk, NC
Compared to Durham, Banner Elk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  15.8% lower
  Health
  25.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower