What is a pro or con of living in Durham, North Carolinacompared to Bakersville, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 70% more expensive in Durham.

What salary do I need to live in Durham, North Carolina copmared to Bakersville, North Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Bakersville, North Carolina should increase to $90,951 in Durham, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BAKERSVILLE vs. DURHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Bakersville, North Carolina vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 21.3% more expensive than Bakersville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $90,951 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersville, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is more expensive than Bakersville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Durham
than in Bakersville, North Carolina

Bakersville, NC vs. Durham, NC

Compared to Bakersville, Durham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

12.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.5% higher

Commute

14.9% higher

Health

20.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Bakersville, North Carolina vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bakersville, NC vs. Durham, NC

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