salaryDurham is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Vancouver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,797
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$105
👥 People living there
291,467
195,300
Commute to work
22.3 min
23.2 min
College degree
57.3%
32.3%
Own their home
52.3%
50.8%
Below poverty line
11.7%
10.2%
Unemployment
3.8%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Vancouver for less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Durham | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,350 | $85,170 | +122% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $59,220 | $105,090 | +77% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $60,110 | $101,010 | +68% in Vancouver |
| Police Officer | $60,100 | $97,200 | +62% in Vancouver |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,400 | $82,330 | +60% in Vancouver |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,230 | $54,780 | +55% in Vancouver |
| Carpenter | $51,540 | $73,710 | +43% in Vancouver |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,170 | $45,200 | +25% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Durham is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,797 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $64,827 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $87,723 in Vancouver, 0% more in Durham.