Durham, North Carolina vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 35.4% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $203,077 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Des Moines, WA
Compared to Durham, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.5% lower
  Commute
  70.0% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.6% higher