What is a pro or con of living in Durham, North Carolinacompared to Greensboro, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 68% more expensive in Durham.

What salary do I need to live in Durham, North Carolina copmared to Greensboro, North Carolina?

A salary of $100,000 in Greensboro, North Carolina should increase to $117,896 in Durham, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GREENSBORO vs. DURHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Greensboro, North Carolina vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 17.9% more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $117,896 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Durham
than in Greensboro, North Carolina

Greensboro, NC vs. Durham, NC

Compared to Greensboro, Durham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

60.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.8% higher

Commute

11.7% higher

Health

5.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Greensboro, North Carolina vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Greensboro, NC vs. Durham, NC

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