Durham, North Carolina vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 64.5% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $180,964 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in San Diego
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Durham, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
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  64.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  178.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  42.9% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
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  Personal
  10.1% higher
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