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
$1,932
$1,797
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,604
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$88,026
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$392,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
97.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$3,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$117
👥 People living there
979,539
291,467
Commute to work
23.7 min
22.3 min
College degree
59.6%
57.3%
Own their home
43.4%
52.3%
Below poverty line
12%
11.7%
Unemployment
4.7%
3.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Durham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Austin | Durham | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $58,830 | $38,350 | -35% in Durham |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | $35,230 | +29% in Durham |
| Police Officer | $82,290 | $60,100 | -27% in Durham |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,270 | $51,400 | -16% in Durham |
| Market Research Analyst | $80,460 | $93,110 | +16% in Durham |
| Lawyer | $153,330 | $132,790 | -13% in Durham |
| Cashier | $33,940 | $29,920 | -12% in Durham |
| Customer Service Representative | $43,720 | $46,800 | +7% in Durham |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Durham cheaper to live in?
Austin 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 Austin?
About $59,698 a year gives the same standard of living in Durham.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Durham?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $88,026 in Durham, 15% more in Austin.