San Diego, California vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 39.2% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $42,550 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Durham
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to San Diego, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower