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


The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 50.4% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $44,656 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Durham
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs Durham, NC
Compared to Carlsbad, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.4% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  33.0% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower

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