Merrimack, New Hampshire vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 14.8% cheaper than Merrimack, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $85,227 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrimack, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Merrimack, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Durham
than in Merrimack, New Hampshire
Merrimack, NH vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Merrimack, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% lower