salaryDurham is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Mesa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,797
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$168
👥 People living there
291,467
511,764
Commute to work
22.3 min
24.7 min
College degree
57.3%
32.5%
Own their home
52.3%
64.4%
Below poverty line
11.7%
10.3%
Unemployment
3.8%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Durham | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,350 | $61,780 | +61% in Mesa |
| Police Officer | $60,100 | $85,050 | +42% in Mesa |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,230 | $47,530 | +35% in Mesa |
| Market Research Analyst | $93,110 | $74,590 | -20% in Mesa |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,750 | $44,950 | +19% in Mesa |
| Carpenter | $51,540 | $60,320 | +17% in Mesa |
| Cashier | $29,920 | $34,920 | +17% in Mesa |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $66,950 | $78,080 | +17% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Durham is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,797 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $63,532 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Mesa?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $89,248 in Mesa, 1% more in Mesa.