What is a pro or con of living in Kingston, New Yorkcompared to Durham, North Carolina?

Childcare is 36% more expensive in Kingston.

What salary do I need to live in Kingston, New York copmared to Durham, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Durham, North Carolina should increase to $55,282 in Kingston, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DURHAM vs. KINGSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Durham, North Carolina vs. Kingston, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kingston, New York is 10.6% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,282 in Kingston, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Kingston, New York is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
36% more expensive in Kingston
than in Durham, North Carolina

Durham, NC vs. Kingston, NY

Compared to Durham, Kingston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

26.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

25.3% higher

Commute

20.5% higher

Health

28.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Durham, North Carolina vs. Kingston, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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Durham, NC vs. Kingston, NY

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