Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 11.9% cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $136,482 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Durham
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Ann Arbor, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher