Alexandria, Virginia vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 30.5% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $54,900 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Durham
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Alexandria, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  34.7% lower
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower