Mesa, Arizona vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 10.1% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $51,268 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Durham
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Mesa, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower