Lancaster, California vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 15.2% cheaper than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $76,304 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Durham
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Lancaster, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower