Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 10.7% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $77,469 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Durham
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Athens Clarke County, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% higher
      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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower