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
$1,849
$1,797
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,604
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$88,026
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$392,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
97.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$3,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$117
👥 People living there
252,583
291,467
Commute to work
25.8 min
22.3 min
College degree
36.9%
57.3%
Own their home
74.4%
52.3%
Below poverty line
9.4%
11.7%
Unemployment
4.9%
3.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Durham for lower rent, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chesapeake | Durham | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $69,560 | $93,110 | +34% in Durham |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $38,350 | -33% in Durham |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,150 | $46,800 | +23% in Durham |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,380 | $51,400 | -19% in Durham |
| Operations Manager | $100,340 | $113,930 | +14% in Durham |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $35,230 | -10% in Durham |
| Accountant | $79,450 | $85,090 | +7% in Durham |
| Medical Assistant | $43,620 | $46,450 | +6% in Durham |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Durham cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake?
About $59,774 a year gives the same standard of living in Durham.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Durham?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $88,026 in Durham, 17% more in Chesapeake.