Augusta, Maine vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 17.6% more expensive than Augusta, Maine.

You would need a salary of $75,271 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Augusta, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is more expensive than Augusta, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Durham
than in Augusta, Maine
Augusta, ME vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Augusta, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  31.0% higher
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower