Durham, NC Cost of Living


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Durham cost of living score
98.8
Less expensive
1.2% lower
than the US average
8.6% higher
than the North Carolina average
Durham, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 98.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.2% lower than the U.S. average and 8.6% lower than the average for North Carolina.

Durham, NC

Housing costs in Durham?
A typical home costs $388,000, which is 14.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 34.1% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Durham costs $1,320 per month, which is 7.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 15.9% more than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Durham?
To live comfortably in Durham, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $74,520 for a family, and $45,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Durham?
Durham, North Carolina offers plenty of opportunities to explore alongside an impressive cost-of-living that makes it well worth considering. Homeowners can benefit from a wide range of housing options ranging from low cost single family homes to luxury condos - while renters also have access to some attractive deals nowadays as well. Moreover, food and transportation costs are much lower than other US cities - giving you more value for your dollar if you elect Durham as your home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDurhamNorth CarolinaUnited States
  98.891.0100.0
  99.296.5100
  97.9107.2100.0
  106.583.1100.0
  $388,000$289,300$338,100
  100.1%99.2%100.0%
  84.183.9100.0
  108.989.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I was raised in this city, left for work in the 2010s, and returned in 2018. This city has changed a lot over the years for the better. Growing up there was not a ton to  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've lived in durham for a few years and my experience is coming from someone who has traveled all over the world and has lived in many different states. First things  More

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Over 3 years ago

I live here for my entire life and it has never gotten boring, I love the scenery, nightlife and basically everything here. There is always something new to do and  More

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