Durham, North Carolina vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 72.6% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $65,594 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, 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
92% more expensive in Queens
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Durham, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.6% 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
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.4% higher
  Commute
  124.1% higher
  Health
  29.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.6% higher