salaryDurham is 7% 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
$1,651
$1,797
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$1,604
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$88,026
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$392,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
97.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$3,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$117
👥 People living there
288,976
291,467
Commute to work
18.8 min
22.3 min
College degree
38.7%
57.3%
Own their home
63.9%
52.3%
Below poverty line
8.9%
11.7%
Unemployment
4.6%
3.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
- Pick Durham for cheaper homes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | Durham | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $115,020 | $60,100 | -48% in Durham |
| Firefighter | $64,810 | $38,350 | -41% in Durham |
| Plumber | $93,600 | $60,110 | -36% in Durham |
| Market Research Analyst | $68,720 | $93,110 | +35% in Durham |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,270 | $51,400 | -35% in Durham |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,080 | $35,230 | +35% in Durham |
| HVAC Technician | $85,620 | $59,180 | -31% in Durham |
| Software Developer | $104,030 | $135,620 | +30% in Durham |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Durham cheaper to live in?
Durham is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,797 a month there versus $1,651 in Anchorage.
What salary do I need in Durham to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $55,533 a year gives the same standard of living in Durham.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or Durham?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $88,026 in Durham, 27% more in Anchorage.