Durham, North Carolina vs. Marin City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marin City, California is 76.7% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $132,538 in Marin City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marin City, California is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Marin City
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Marin City, CA
Compared to Durham, Marin City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.7% 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
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  226.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  41.7% higher
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.5% higher