salaryDurham is 5% 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
$2,339
$1,797
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,604
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$88,026
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$392,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
97.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$3,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$117
👥 People living there
215,536
291,467
Commute to work
29.9 min
22.3 min
College degree
26.9%
57.3%
Own their home
77.2%
52.3%
Below poverty line
10.7%
11.7%
Unemployment
3.8%
3.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for cheaper homes, less poverty.
- Pick Durham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | Durham | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $65,180 | $93,110 | +43% in Durham |
| Firefighter | $60,000 | $38,350 | -36% in Durham |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,180 | $46,800 | +23% in Durham |
| Police Officer | $76,710 | $60,100 | -22% in Durham |
| Operations Manager | $94,730 | $113,930 | +20% in Durham |
| Plumber | $51,690 | $60,110 | +16% in Durham |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,470 | $51,400 | -15% in Durham |
| Dental Hygienist | $91,120 | $101,460 | +11% in Durham |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Durham cheaper to live in?
Durham is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,797 a month there versus $2,339 in Cape Coral.
What salary do I need in Durham to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $57,200 a year gives the same standard of living in Durham.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Durham?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $88,026 in Durham, 4% more in Durham.