West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 21.6% cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $39,220 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Durham
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to West Chester, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower