salaryDurham is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Minneapolis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,797
$1,649
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,805
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$87,192
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$362,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$4,339
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$91
👥 People living there
291,467
427,246
Commute to work
22.3 min
22 min
College degree
57.3%
55.5%
Own their home
52.3%
47.7%
Below poverty line
11.7%
16%
Unemployment
3.8%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Minneapolis for lower rent, cheaper homes, shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Durham | Minneapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $60,110 | $101,630 | +69% in Minneapolis |
| Police Officer | $60,100 | $97,190 | +62% in Minneapolis |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,400 | $79,730 | +55% in Minneapolis |
| Carpenter | $51,540 | $74,060 | +44% in Minneapolis |
| Electrician | $59,220 | $81,890 | +38% in Minneapolis |
| HVAC Technician | $59,180 | $77,490 | +31% in Minneapolis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,230 | $25,920 | -26% in Minneapolis |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,750 | $47,320 | +25% in Minneapolis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Minneapolis cheaper to live in?
Durham is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,797 a month there versus $1,649 in Minneapolis.
What salary do I need in Minneapolis to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $64,458 a year gives the same standard of living in Minneapolis.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Minneapolis?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $87,192 in Minneapolis, 1% more in Durham.