Santa Clara, California vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 58.5% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $20,736 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Durham
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Santa Clara, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.5% 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
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  40.1% lower
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower