Durham, North Carolina vs. Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Beach, Florida is 126.9% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $306,731 in Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
365% more expensive in Palm Beach
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Durham, Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  126.9% 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
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  405.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  49.5% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher