Cost of Living Calculator - Durham, North Carolina vs Downey, California


The cost of living in Downey, California is 56.4% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $117,308 in Downey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downey, California is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Downey
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs Downey, CA
Compared to Durham, Downey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.4% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  88.5% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher

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