San Rafael, California vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 55.2% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $156,969 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Durham
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to San Rafael, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.2% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.6% lower