salaryBirmingham is 6% 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
$1,291
$1,797
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,604
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$88,026
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$392,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
97.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$3,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$117
👥 People living there
198,173
291,467
Commute to work
20.8 min
22.3 min
College degree
31.1%
57.3%
Own their home
45.5%
52.3%
Below poverty line
24.7%
11.7%
Unemployment
5.8%
3.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Durham for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Birmingham | Durham | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $101,460 | +64% in Durham |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,190 | $93,110 | +50% in Durham |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,670 | $35,230 | +27% in Durham |
| Medical Assistant | $36,770 | $46,450 | +26% in Durham |
| Physician Assistant | $105,440 | $132,670 | +26% in Durham |
| Firefighter | $51,050 | $38,350 | -25% in Durham |
| Nurse Practitioner | $107,700 | $132,300 | +23% in Durham |
| Lawyer | $170,230 | $132,790 | -22% in Durham |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Durham cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $1,797 in Durham.
What salary do I need in Durham to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $63,881 a year gives the same standard of living in Durham.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Durham?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $88,026 in Durham, 44% more in Durham.