Montgomery, New York vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 17.5% cheaper than Montgomery, New York.

You would need a salary of $41,244 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Montgomery, New York
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
43% cheaper in Durham
than in Montgomery, New York
Montgomery, NY vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Montgomery, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  43.7% lower
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower