Durham, North Carolina vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 127.1% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $158,954 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
201% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Durham, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  127.1% 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
  21.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  419.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.1% higher
  Commute
  91.4% higher
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  55.8% higher