What is a pro or con of living in Durham, North Carolinacompared to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 321% more expensive in Durham.

What salary do I need to live in Durham, North Carolina copmared to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania should increase to $69,943 in Durham, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PUNXSUTAWNEY vs. DURHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 39.9% more expensive than Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $69,943 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is more expensive than Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
321% more expensive in Durham
than in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania

Punxsutawney, PA vs. Durham, NC

Compared to Punxsutawney, Durham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

298.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.1% higher

Commute

10.4% higher

Health

8.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Punxsutawney, PA vs. Durham, NC

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