Durham, North Carolina vs. Grand Prairie, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Prairie, Texas is 3.7% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $70,511 in Grand Prairie, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Prairie, Texas is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% more expensive in Grand Prairie
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Grand Prairie, TX
Compared to Durham, Grand Prairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  40.1% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher