salaryDurham is 8% 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
$2,087
$1,797
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,604
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$88,026
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$392,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
97.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$3,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$117
👥 People living there
394,432
291,467
Commute to work
28.6 min
22.3 min
College degree
33.6%
57.3%
Own their home
62.4%
52.3%
Below poverty line
11.9%
11.7%
Unemployment
5.9%
3.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes.
- Pick Durham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Aurora | Durham | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $38,350 | -56% in Durham |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $60,100 | -41% in Durham |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,910 | $51,400 | -33% in Durham |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $132,790 | -25% in Durham |
| Carpenter | $64,910 | $51,540 | -21% in Durham |
| Cashier | $37,620 | $29,920 | -20% in Durham |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $113,930 | -20% in Durham |
| Restaurant Cook | $44,370 | $36,170 | -18% in Durham |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Durham cheaper to live in?
Durham is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,797 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Durham to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $55,343 a year gives the same standard of living in Durham.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Durham?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $88,026 in Durham, 8% more in Aurora.