Yelm, Washington vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 12.3% cheaper than Yelm, Washington.

You would need a salary of $43,840 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Yelm, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Yelm, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Durham
than in Yelm, Washington
Yelm, WA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Yelm, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.2% higher
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower