Lower Paxton, Pennsylvania vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 2.2% cheaper than Lower Paxton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $112,462 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lower Paxton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Lower Paxton, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
18% cheaper in Durham
than in Lower Paxton, Pennsylvania
Lower Paxton, PA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Lower Paxton, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower