Somerset, Kentucky vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 25.5% more expensive than Somerset, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $58,977 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerset, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is more expensive than Somerset, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Durham
than in Somerset, Kentucky
Somerset, KY vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Somerset, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher