Oakland, California vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 44.8% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $55,241 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Durham
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Oakland, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.8% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  33.1% lower
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower