Murrieta, California vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 27.2% cheaper than Murrieta, California.

You would need a salary of $109,142 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Murrieta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Murrieta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Durham
than in Murrieta, California
Murrieta, CA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Murrieta, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower