Katy, Texas vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 7.9% cheaper than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $73,654 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Durham
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Katy, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% lower
      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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  31.1% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower