Durham, North Carolina vs. Kirkwood, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kirkwood, Missouri is 9.7% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,872 in Kirkwood, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kirkwood, Missouri is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
33% more expensive in Kirkwood
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Kirkwood, MO
Compared to Durham, Kirkwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher