salaryDurham is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,797
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$109
👥 People living there
291,467
754,195
Commute to work
22.3 min
26 min
College degree
57.3%
68.4%
Own their home
52.3%
43.7%
Below poverty line
11.7%
9.9%
Unemployment
3.8%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Durham | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,350 | $101,090 | +164% in Seattle |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,400 | $102,920 | +100% in Seattle |
| Police Officer | $60,100 | $115,120 | +92% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $59,220 | $101,780 | +72% in Seattle |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,230 | $57,280 | +63% in Seattle |
| Plumber | $60,110 | $95,230 | +58% in Seattle |
| Carpenter | $51,540 | $76,410 | +48% in Seattle |
| Cashier | $29,920 | $44,210 | +48% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Durham is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,797 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $68,339 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Seattle?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $133,583 in Seattle, 34% more in Seattle.