salaryDurham is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Urban Honolulu to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,797
$2,226
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$2,132
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$93,295
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$843,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
111.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$2,491
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$147
👥 People living there
291,467
345,482
Commute to work
22.3 min
21.9 min
College degree
57.3%
41.5%
Own their home
52.3%
48.9%
Below poverty line
11.7%
11.9%
Unemployment
3.8%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Urban Honolulu for higher incomes, shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Durham | Urban Honolulu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $51,540 | $94,310 | +83% in Urban Honolulu |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,230 | $60,250 | +71% in Urban Honolulu |
| Electrician | $59,220 | $100,270 | +69% in Urban Honolulu |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,400 | $73,080 | +42% in Urban Honolulu |
| Police Officer | $60,100 | $83,820 | +39% in Urban Honolulu |
| Plumber | $60,110 | $81,120 | +35% in Urban Honolulu |
| Market Research Analyst | $93,110 | $62,990 | -32% in Urban Honolulu |
| Physician Assistant | $132,670 | $170,060 | +28% in Urban Honolulu |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Urban Honolulu cheaper to live in?
Durham is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,797 a month there versus $2,226 in Urban Honolulu.
What salary do I need in Urban Honolulu to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $68,233 a year gives the same standard of living in Urban Honolulu.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Urban Honolulu?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $93,295 in Urban Honolulu, 6% more in Urban Honolulu.