Johnson City, Tennessee vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 19.0% more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $154,762 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Durham
than in Johnson City, Tennessee
Johnson City, TN vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Johnson City, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower