Durham, North Carolina vs. Brooklyn, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 89.4% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $435,686 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brooklyn, New York is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Brooklyn
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Brooklyn, NY
Compared to Durham, Brooklyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.4% 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
  18.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  230.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.4% higher
  Commute
  129.0% higher
  Health
  30.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.4% higher