Cost of Living Calculator - Durham, North Carolina vs Laguna Beach, California


The cost of living in Laguna Beach, California is 253.3% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $176,667 in Laguna Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laguna Beach, California is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
606% more expensive in Laguna Beach
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs Laguna Beach, CA
Compared to Durham, Laguna Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  253.3% 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
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  797.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  35.4% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher

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