salaryColumbus is 9% 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
$1,314
$1,797
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,604
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$88,026
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$392,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
97.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$3,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$117
👥 People living there
203,711
291,467
Commute to work
20.9 min
22.3 min
College degree
30.5%
57.3%
Own their home
50.8%
52.3%
Below poverty line
19%
11.7%
Unemployment
6.3%
3.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus 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 | Columbus | Durham | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $35,230 | +69% in Durham |
| Operations Manager | $82,330 | $113,930 | +38% in Durham |
| Market Research Analyst | $68,080 | $93,110 | +37% in Durham |
| Medical Assistant | $36,050 | $46,450 | +29% in Durham |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $132,790 | +28% in Durham |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $60,110 | +27% in Durham |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $59,180 | +27% in Durham |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,240 | $101,460 | +26% in Durham |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Durham cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,797 in Durham.
What salary do I need in Durham to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $65,561 a year gives the same standard of living in Durham.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Durham?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $88,026 in Durham, 29% more in Durham.