Bellingham, Washington vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 20.9% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $71,226 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Durham
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Bellingham, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.6% higher
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower