Durham, CA vs Phelan, CA

Durham, CA and Phelan, CA have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.4% difference in their overall index. Durham scores 120 while Phelan scores 116 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Durham is $1,092/month compared to $1,623/month in Phelan — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Durham has cheaper rent, Phelan actually has lower median home values ($357,200 vs $612,100).

Median household income in Durham is $120,778 compared to $83,759 in Phelan (+44.2%). 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 Durham spend roughly 10.8% of their income on rent, less than the 23.3% in Phelan.

Climate-wise, Phelan is notably warmer with an average of 66.8°F compared to 63.2°F in Durham. Durham receives more rainfall at 25.7" per year compared to 11.6" in Phelan.