Durham, CA vs South San Jose Hills, CA

Durham is moderately more affordable than South San Jose Hills, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Durham scores 120 compared to 140 for South San Jose Hills, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South San Jose Hills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Durham is $1,092/month compared to $1,840/month in South San Jose Hills — a 41% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Durham has cheaper rent, South San Jose Hills actually has lower median home values ($540,400 vs $612,100).

Median household income in Durham is $120,778 compared to $94,740 in South San Jose Hills (+27.5%). Durham offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Durham spend roughly 10.8% of their income on rent, less than the 23.3% in South San Jose Hills.

Climate-wise, South San Jose Hills is notably warmer with an average of 66.2°F compared to 63.2°F in Durham. Durham receives more rainfall at 25.7" per year compared to 11.9" in South San Jose Hills.