Boulder, Colorado vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 41.8% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $29,087 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Durham
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Boulder, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower