Cost of Living Calculator - Durham, North Carolina vs Seaside, California


The cost of living in Seaside, California is 48.0% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $44,400 in Seaside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seaside, California is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Seaside
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs Seaside, CA
Compared to Durham, Seaside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.0% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  46.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher

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