salaryDurham is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Sacramento to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,797
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$127
👥 People living there
291,467
528,706
Commute to work
22.3 min
25.3 min
College degree
57.3%
37.1%
Own their home
52.3%
51.7%
Below poverty line
11.7%
13.9%
Unemployment
3.8%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Durham | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,350 | $94,080 | +145% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,400 | $103,390 | +101% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $60,100 | $111,460 | +85% in Sacramento |
| Carpenter | $51,540 | $74,440 | +44% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $93,940 | $130,150 | +39% in Sacramento |
| Lawyer | $132,790 | $178,540 | +34% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $46,450 | $61,970 | +33% in Sacramento |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,300 | $172,010 | +30% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Durham is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,797 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $65,595 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $94,176 in Sacramento, 7% more in Sacramento.