Cost of Living Calculator - Durham, North Carolina vs Fort Polk South, Louisiana


The cost of living in Fort Polk South, Louisiana is 26.4% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,231 in Fort Polk South, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Polk South, Louisiana is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Fort Polk South
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs Fort Polk South, LA
Compared to Durham, Fort Polk South is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower

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