Durham, North Carolina vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 21.0% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $60,513 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Vancouver
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Durham, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.6% lower
  Commute
  48.5% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher