Cost of Living Calculator - Durham, North Carolina vs Birch Bay, Washington


The cost of living in Birch Bay, Washington is 13.7% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,872 in Birch Bay, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birch Bay, Washington is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
38% more expensive in Birch Bay
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs Birch Bay, WA
Compared to Durham, Birch Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.9% lower
  Commute
  13.3% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher

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