salaryDurham is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tacoma to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,797
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$148
👥 People living there
291,467
222,758
Commute to work
22.3 min
28.8 min
College degree
57.3%
34.5%
Own their home
52.3%
55.8%
Below poverty line
11.7%
12.4%
Unemployment
3.8%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Durham | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,350 | $101,090 | +164% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,400 | $102,920 | +100% in Tacoma |
| Police Officer | $60,100 | $115,120 | +92% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $59,220 | $101,780 | +72% in Tacoma |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,230 | $57,280 | +63% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $60,110 | $95,230 | +58% in Tacoma |
| Carpenter | $51,540 | $76,410 | +48% in Tacoma |
| Cashier | $29,920 | $44,210 | +48% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Durham is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,797 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $68,339 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $92,626 in Tacoma, 5% more in Tacoma.