Muscatine, Iowa vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 29.8% more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $116,844 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscatine, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Durham
than in Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine, IA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Muscatine, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% higher
      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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  35.2% higher
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower