salaryDurham is 3% 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
$1,901
$1,797
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,604
💵 Families earn per year
$91,476
$88,026
🔑 Buying a house
$452,600
$392,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
97.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,765
$3,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$117
👥 People living there
487,887
291,467
Commute to work
22.7 min
22.3 min
College degree
42.7%
57.3%
Own their home
60.9%
52.3%
Below poverty line
9%
11.7%
Unemployment
5.6%
3.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Colorado Springs for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Durham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Colorado Springs | Durham | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $63,110 | $38,350 | -39% in Durham |
| Police Officer | $91,580 | $60,100 | -34% in Durham |
| Lawyer | $106,320 | $132,790 | +25% in Durham |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,230 | $35,230 | -24% in Durham |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $128,740 | $106,410 | -17% in Durham |
| Cashier | $35,740 | $29,920 | -16% in Durham |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,140 | $51,400 | -16% in Durham |
| Dental Hygienist | $118,410 | $101,460 | -14% in Durham |
Frequently asked questions
Is Colorado Springs or Durham cheaper to live in?
Durham is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,797 a month there versus $1,901 in Colorado Springs.
What salary do I need in Durham to match $60,000 in Colorado Springs?
About $58,132 a year gives the same standard of living in Durham.
Where do people earn more, Colorado Springs or Durham?
The typical household earns $91,476 in Colorado Springs and $88,026 in Durham, 4% more in Colorado Springs.
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