Durham, North Carolina vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 11.4% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $48,738 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Columbus
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Durham, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  7.1% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower