Durham, North Carolina vs. Del Mar, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Del Mar, California is 293.3% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $196,667 in Del Mar, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Del Mar, California is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
779% more expensive in Del Mar
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Del Mar, CA
Compared to Durham, Del Mar is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  293.3% 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
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  968.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  46.3% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher