Staten Island, New York vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 37.0% cheaper than Staten Island, New York.

You would need a salary of $69,283 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Staten Island, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Staten Island, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Durham
than in Staten Island, New York
Staten Island, NY vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Staten Island, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.7% lower
  Commute
  54.1% lower
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower