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About Durham

Durham, North Carolina is a smart pick for digital nomads 🧑‍💻🌳 It has a strong tech scene, reliable internet, and plenty of coworking spaces. You’ll find a lively food and coffee culture, good walkable neighborhoods, and easy access to nature. Cost is moderate compared with bigger U.S. tech hubs, making it a solid balance of work and lifestyle.

Through the year

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0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 100 mm Feb: 83 mm Mar: 95 mm Apr: 76 mm May: 113 mm Jun: 82 mm Jul: 136 mm Aug: 108 mm Sep: 152 mm Oct: 44 mm Nov: 47 mm Dec: 84 mm Jan: 10°C / 0°C Feb: 13°C / 3°C Mar: 18°C / 6°C Apr: 23°C / 10°C May: 26°C / 15°C Jun: 30°C / 19°C Jul: 32°C / 22°C Aug: 30°C / 20°C Sep: 27°C / 17°C Oct: 22°C / 11°C Nov: 17°C / 6°C Dec: 13°C / 2°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

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Key scores

Cost of Living 4.4
Internet Speed 8.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 4.1
Safety 6.6
Weather 6.0
Accommodation Cost 4.4
Nomad Friendly 6.4
Female Friendly 7.3
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Durham
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,200.00 per month
Coworking Space $300.00 per month
Coffee $3.50 per cup
Beer $5.00 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $13.00 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $55.00 per month
Mobile Plan $50.00 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $65.00 per month

Other cities in United States

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Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Raleigh US United States $4,860 6.4 Compare
2 Charlotte US United States $3,750 6.4 Compare
3 Richmond US United States $4,085 6.1 Compare
4 Columbia US United States $2,970 6.0 Compare

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