Durham, North Carolina vs. Smyrna, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Smyrna, Delaware is 7.9% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,949 in Smyrna, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Smyrna, Delaware is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
18% more expensive in Smyrna
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Smyrna, DE
Compared to Durham, Smyrna is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  18.1% higher
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher