Palos Heights, Illinois vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 10.9% cheaper than Palos Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,561 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palos Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Palos Heights, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% cheaper in Durham
than in Palos Heights, Illinois
Palos Heights, IL vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Palos Heights, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower