Durham, North Carolina vs. Lemon Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lemon Grove, California is 45.6% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $200,985 in Lemon Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lemon Grove, California is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Lemon Grove
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Lemon Grove, CA
Compared to Durham, Lemon Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  46.5% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher