What is a pro or con of living in Durham, North Carolinacompared to West Jefferson, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 30% more expensive in Durham.

What salary do I need to live in Durham, North Carolina copmared to West Jefferson, North Carolina?

A salary of $40,000 in West Jefferson, North Carolina should increase to $45,296 in Durham, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST JEFFERSON vs. DURHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

West Jefferson, North Carolina vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 13.2% more expensive than West Jefferson, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $45,296 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in West Jefferson, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is more expensive than West Jefferson, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Durham
than in West Jefferson, North Carolina

West Jefferson, NC vs. Durham, NC

Compared to West Jefferson, Durham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

44.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.9% higher

Commute

12.3% higher

Health

20.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.6% higher

Cost of Food

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West Jefferson, North Carolina vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Jefferson, NC vs. Durham, NC

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