Durham, North Carolina vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 72.1% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $154,892 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Seattle
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Durham, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.1% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  208.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.3% lower
  Commute
  63.5% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.2% higher