Durham, North Carolina vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 72.9% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $181,569 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in New York
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. New York, NY
Compared to Durham, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.9% 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
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.3% higher
  Commute
  115.3% higher
  Health
  30.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.4% higher