Long Beach, California vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 38.7% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $30,641 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Durham
than in Long Beach, California
Long_Beach, CA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Long_Beach, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.7% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  46.7% lower
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower