salaryDurham is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Portland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,797
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$106
👥 People living there
291,467
641,165
Commute to work
22.3 min
24.1 min
College degree
57.3%
53.8%
Own their home
52.3%
52%
Below poverty line
11.7%
12.7%
Unemployment
3.8%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Portland for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Durham | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,350 | $85,170 | +122% in Portland |
| Electrician | $59,220 | $105,090 | +77% in Portland |
| Plumber | $60,110 | $101,010 | +68% in Portland |
| Police Officer | $60,100 | $97,200 | +62% in Portland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,400 | $82,330 | +60% in Portland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,230 | $54,780 | +55% in Portland |
| Carpenter | $51,540 | $73,710 | +43% in Portland |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,170 | $45,200 | +25% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Portland cheaper to live in?
Durham is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,797 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $64,827 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Portland?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $98,056 in Portland, 10% more in Portland.