Short Hills, New Jersey vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 61.6% cheaper than Short Hills, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $28,789 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Short Hills, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Short Hills, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Durham
than in Short Hills, New Jersey
Short Hills, NJ vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Short Hills, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.6% 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
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  48.2% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower