salaryDurham 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
$2,070
$1,797
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,967
$1,604
💵 Families earn per year
$116,580
$88,026
🔑 Buying a house
$507,800
$392,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
97.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,258
$3,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$177
$117
👥 People living there
280,136
291,467
Commute to work
23.9 min
22.3 min
College degree
47.7%
57.3%
Own their home
65%
52.3%
Below poverty line
7.9%
11.7%
Unemployment
3.6%
3.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Chandler for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Durham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chandler | Durham | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $38,350 | -38% in Durham |
| Police Officer | $85,050 | $60,100 | -29% in Durham |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $35,230 | -26% in Durham |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,590 | $93,110 | +25% in Durham |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,950 | $37,750 | -16% in Durham |
| Operations Manager | $98,610 | $113,930 | +16% in Durham |
| Carpenter | $60,320 | $51,540 | -15% in Durham |
| Cashier | $34,920 | $29,920 | -14% in Durham |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chandler or Durham cheaper to live in?
Durham is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,797 a month there versus $2,070 in Chandler.
What salary do I need in Durham to match $60,000 in Chandler?
About $56,664 a year gives the same standard of living in Durham.
Where do people earn more, Chandler or Durham?
The typical household earns $116,580 in Chandler and $88,026 in Durham, 32% more in Chandler.