San Jose, California vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 54.7% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $36,279 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Durham
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to San Jose, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.7% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  44.3% lower
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower