Coalinga, CA vs Durham, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Coalinga is 26.4% cheaper than Durham. With a cost index of 88 vs 120, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Coalinga to Durham should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Coalinga is $1,021/month compared to $1,092/month in Durham — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Coalinga is more affordable at $254,600 median vs $612,100.

Median household income in Coalinga is $78,014 compared to $120,778 in Durham (-35.4%). While Durham is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Coalinga spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, more than the 10.8% in Durham.