Fresno, California vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 5.6% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $70,789 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
17% cheaper in Durham
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Fresno, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower