Naperville, Illinois vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 20.0% cheaper than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,027 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Durham
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Naperville, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower