| | Durham, NC | Aurora, CO | United States |
| Overall | 98.8 | 123.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.2 | 99.3 | 100 |
| Health | 97.9 | 85.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 106.5 | 149.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $388,000 | $458,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,010.0% | 9,610.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 84.1 | 121.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 108.9 | 153.4 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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I was raised in this city, left for work in the 2010s, and returned in 2018. This city has changed a lot over the years for the better. Growing up there was not a ton to More
I've lived in durham for a few years and my experience is coming from someone who has traveled all over the world and has lived in many different states. First things More
I live here for my entire life and it has never gotten boring, I love the scenery, nightlife and basically everything here. There is always something new to do and More
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Used to be affordable. I lived in aurora for 5 years and it was a great because I could drive to all the cool places in Denver and elsewhere. I was priced out More
It is ok. Not great. It used to be worth the cost (4/5 stars). The schools are mediocre, the people are hit or miss. People born here are friendly but More
I've lived here for 10 years, and I gotta say, it's easily one of the most overpriced cities I've ever lived in. The cost of living makes it not worth it to live here, More
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