Durham, North Carolina vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 14.7% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,907 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Rochester
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Rochester, NY
Compared to Durham, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% lower
      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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher