salaryDurham is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Ontario to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,797
$2,618
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$2,120
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$95,923
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$607,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$3,638
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$134
👥 People living there
291,467
180,547
Commute to work
22.3 min
31.5 min
College degree
57.3%
22.5%
Own their home
52.3%
58%
Below poverty line
11.7%
12.4%
Unemployment
3.8%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Ontario for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Durham | Ontario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,350 | $79,160 | +106% in Ontario |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,400 | $98,520 | +92% in Ontario |
| Police Officer | $60,100 | $101,870 | +70% in Ontario |
| Carpenter | $51,540 | $70,880 | +38% in Ontario |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,300 | $169,920 | +28% in Ontario |
| Market Research Analyst | $93,110 | $69,840 | -25% in Ontario |
| Physician Assistant | $132,670 | $165,490 | +25% in Ontario |
| Electrician | $59,220 | $72,790 | +23% in Ontario |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Ontario cheaper to live in?
Durham is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,797 a month there versus $2,618 in Ontario.
What salary do I need in Ontario to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $65,454 a year gives the same standard of living in Ontario.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Ontario?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $95,923 in Ontario, 8% more in Ontario.