Petersburg, Virginia vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 21.6% more expensive than Petersburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $60,786 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Petersburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is more expensive than Petersburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Durham
than in Petersburg, Virginia
Petersburg, VA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Petersburg, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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)
  103.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  12.1% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower