Raton, New Mexico vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 37.7% more expensive than Raton, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $103,284 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Raton, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is more expensive than Raton, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Durham
than in Raton, New Mexico
Raton, NM vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Raton, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  31.2% higher
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher