salaryDurham is 5% 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
$1,648
$1,797
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,604
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$88,026
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$392,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
97.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$3,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$117
👥 People living there
397,742
291,467
Commute to work
26.6 min
22.3 min
College degree
32.6%
57.3%
Own their home
54.3%
52.3%
Below poverty line
12.9%
11.7%
Unemployment
5.7%
3.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for lower rent, cheaper homes.
- Pick Durham for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Durham | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $35,230 | +46% in Durham |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $38,350 | -41% in Durham |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $60,100 | -35% in Durham |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,240 | $93,110 | +24% in Durham |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $132,790 | -21% in Durham |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | $51,400 | -21% in Durham |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $106,410 | -13% in Durham |
| Truck Driver | $59,530 | $53,280 | -10% in Durham |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Durham cheaper to live in?
Durham is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,797 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Durham to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $56,788 a year gives the same standard of living in Durham.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Durham?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $88,026 in Durham, 8% more in Durham.