salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,887
$1,797
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,604
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$88,026
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$392,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
97.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$3,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$117
👥 People living there
179,898
291,467
Commute to work
27.2 min
22.3 min
College degree
38.5%
57.3%
Own their home
66.4%
52.3%
Below poverty line
9.5%
11.7%
Unemployment
5.8%
3.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty.
- Pick Durham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Durham cheaper to live in?
Aurora and Durham cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Durham to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $58,568 a year gives the same standard of living in Durham.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Durham?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $88,026 in Durham, 15% more in Aurora.