Durham, North Carolina vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 11.5% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $222,974 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Durham, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  40.2% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher