Irvine, California vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 46.2% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $40,378 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Durham
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Irvine, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.2% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower