salaryDurham is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Henderson to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,797
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,857
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$97,214
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$484,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$2,520
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$151
👥 People living there
291,467
332,141
Commute to work
22.3 min
24.3 min
College degree
57.3%
37.4%
Own their home
52.3%
66.1%
Below poverty line
11.7%
9%
Unemployment
3.8%
6.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Henderson for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Durham | Henderson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,350 | $59,280 | +55% in Henderson |
| Police Officer | $60,100 | $77,750 | +29% in Henderson |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,400 | $65,040 | +27% in Henderson |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,230 | $27,110 | -23% in Henderson |
| Carpenter | $51,540 | $62,380 | +21% in Henderson |
| Market Research Analyst | $93,110 | $74,670 | -20% in Henderson |
| Electrician | $59,220 | $70,890 | +20% in Henderson |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,800 | $39,560 | -15% in Henderson |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Henderson cheaper to live in?
Durham is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,797 a month there versus $2,044 in Henderson.
What salary do I need in Henderson to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $61,625 a year gives the same standard of living in Henderson.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Henderson?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $97,214 in Henderson, 9% more in Henderson.