Durham, North Carolina vs. Sylva, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sylva, North Carolina is 10.1% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $67,462 in Sylva, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sylva, North Carolina is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Sylva
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Sylva, NC
Compared to Durham, Sylva is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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)
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  25.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower