salaryDurham is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Durham to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,566
$1,797
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,395
$1,604
💵 Families earn per year
$102,702
$88,026
🔑 Buying a house
$831,200
$392,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
97.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,363
$3,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$117
👥 People living there
344,521
291,467
Commute to work
27.4 min
22.3 min
College degree
29.7%
57.3%
Own their home
46.2%
52.3%
Below poverty line
12.4%
11.7%
Unemployment
5.8%
3.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Anaheim for higher incomes.
- Pick Durham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anaheim | Durham | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $38,350 | -61% in Durham |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $60,100 | -51% in Durham |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $51,400 | -50% in Durham |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $51,540 | -32% in Durham |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $132,790 | -32% in Durham |
| HVAC Technician | $73,830 | $59,180 | -20% in Durham |
| Electrician | $73,810 | $59,220 | -20% in Durham |
| Cashier | $36,980 | $29,920 | -19% in Durham |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anaheim or Durham cheaper to live in?
Durham is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,797 a month there versus $2,566 in Anaheim.
What salary do I need in Durham to match $60,000 in Anaheim?
About $51,550 a year gives the same standard of living in Durham.
Where do people earn more, Anaheim or Durham?
The typical household earns $102,702 in Anaheim and $88,026 in Durham, 17% more in Anaheim.