Durham, North Carolina vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poughkeepsie, New York is 5.1% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $105,128 in Poughkeepsie, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poughkeepsie, New York is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
57% more expensive in Poughkeepsie
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Poughkeepsie, NY
Compared to Durham, Poughkeepsie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% higher
  Commute
  27.2% higher
  Health
  29.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher