Durham, North Carolina vs. Waukon, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukon, Iowa is 16.8% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,590 in Waukon, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukon, Iowa is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Waukon
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Waukon, IA
Compared to Durham, Waukon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  27.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher