Stamford, Connecticut vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 30.8% cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $105,181 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Durham
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Stamford, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.8% lower