Sacramento, California vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 19.8% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $36,081 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Durham
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Sacramento, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower