Mercer Island, Washington vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 65.5% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $25,867 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Durham
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Mercer Island, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.5% 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
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.0% higher
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% lower