New Canaan, Connecticut vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 59.6% cheaper than New Canaan, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $20,195 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in New Canaan, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than New Canaan, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Durham
than in New Canaan, Connecticut
New Canaan, CT vs. Durham, NC
Compared to New Canaan, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.6% 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
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  39.1% lower
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% lower