Middletown, Connecticut vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 5.0% cheaper than Middletown, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $90,278 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Middletown, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Middletown, Connecticut
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
30% cheaper in Durham
than in Middletown, Connecticut
Middletown, CT vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Middletown, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower