Durham, North Carolina vs. Athens, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Ohio is 18.6% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $40,718 in Athens, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Ohio is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Athens
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Athens, OH
Compared to Durham, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower