Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Durham, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, California is 33.1% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $114,465 in Durham, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, California is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Durham
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Durham, CA
Compared to Charlotte, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% higher
      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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  27.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher