Durham, North Carolina vs. Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pottstown, Pennsylvania is 1.5% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $76,154 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pottstown, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
22% more expensive in Pottstown
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Pottstown, PA
Compared to Durham, Pottstown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher