Madera, California vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 3.5% cheaper than Madera, California.

You would need a salary of $53,094 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Madera, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Madera, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
13% cheaper in Durham
than in Madera, California
Madera, CA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Madera, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower