Mount Shasta, California vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 6.9% cheaper than Mount Shasta, California.

You would need a salary of $46,562 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Shasta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Mount Shasta, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
25% cheaper in Durham
than in Mount Shasta, California
Mount Shasta, CA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Mount Shasta, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower