salaryDurham is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Long Beach to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,797
$2,279
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$2,180
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$94,293
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$806,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$5,151
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$99
👥 People living there
291,467
455,548
Commute to work
22.3 min
29.9 min
College degree
57.3%
35.6%
Own their home
52.3%
41.2%
Below poverty line
11.7%
14.8%
Unemployment
3.8%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Long Beach for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Durham | Long Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,350 | $98,050 | +156% in Long Beach |
| Police Officer | $60,100 | $121,980 | +103% in Long Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,400 | $101,860 | +98% in Long Beach |
| Carpenter | $51,540 | $75,740 | +47% in Long Beach |
| Lawyer | $132,790 | $194,410 | +46% in Long Beach |
| HVAC Technician | $59,180 | $73,830 | +25% in Long Beach |
| Electrician | $59,220 | $73,810 | +25% in Long Beach |
| Cashier | $29,920 | $36,980 | +24% in Long Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Long Beach cheaper to live in?
Durham is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,797 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Long Beach to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $69,835 a year gives the same standard of living in Long Beach.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Long Beach?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $94,293 in Long Beach, 7% more in Long Beach.