New York, New York vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 42.2% cheaper than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $318,052 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Durham
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs. Durham, NC
Compared to New York, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.2% 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
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.5% lower
  Commute
  53.6% lower
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% lower

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