Pottstown, Pennsylvania vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 1.5% cheaper than Pottstown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $75,152 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Pottstown, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
18% cheaper in Durham
than in Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Pottstown, PA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Pottstown, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower