salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Grand Prairie to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,797
$1,883
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,758
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$88,026
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$295,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$4,954
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$200
👥 People living there
291,467
201,883
Commute to work
22.3 min
28 min
College degree
57.3%
30%
Own their home
52.3%
58.7%
Below poverty line
11.7%
12.1%
Unemployment
3.8%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 3 more.
- Pick Grand Prairie for higher incomes, cheaper homes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Grand Prairie cheaper to live in?
Durham and Grand Prairie cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Grand Prairie to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $59,683 a year gives the same standard of living in Grand Prairie.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Grand Prairie?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $88,026 in Grand Prairie, the same.