Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 10.7% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $55,335 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Durham
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Harrisburg, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  350.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower