Durham, North Carolina vs. Lancaster, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, South Carolina is 5.9% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $75,241 in Lancaster, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, South Carolina is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Lancaster, SC
Compared to Durham, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% lower
      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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher