Nashville, Tennessee vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 5.4% cheaper than Nashville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $47,284 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Nashville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Nashville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Durham
than in Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, TN vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Nashville, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher