Cost of Living Calculator - Berkeley, California vs Durham, North Carolina


The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 59.1% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $15,553 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Durham
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs Durham, NC
Compared to Berkeley, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.1% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower

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