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
$1,397
$1,797
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,604
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$88,026
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$392,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
97.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$3,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$117
👥 People living there
276,854
291,467
Commute to work
19.9 min
22.3 min
College degree
31.2%
57.3%
Own their home
43%
52.3%
Below poverty line
26%
11.7%
Unemployment
7.3%
3.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo 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 | Buffalo | Durham | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $38,350 | -49% in Durham |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $51,400 | -33% in Durham |
| Police Officer | $80,950 | $60,100 | -26% in Durham |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $35,230 | -24% in Durham |
| Electrician | $77,930 | $59,220 | -24% in Durham |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $101,460 | +23% in Durham |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,990 | $93,110 | +23% in Durham |
| Carpenter | $63,500 | $51,540 | -19% in Durham |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Durham cheaper to live in?
Buffalo 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 Buffalo?
About $61,082 a year gives the same standard of living in Durham.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Durham?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $88,026 in Durham, 39% more in Durham.