salaryDurham is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Washington to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,797
$2,370
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$2,192
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$118,495
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$737,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
108.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$4,312
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$96
👥 People living there
291,467
681,294
Commute to work
22.3 min
30 min
College degree
57.3%
64.2%
Own their home
52.3%
41.5%
Below poverty line
11.7%
15.4%
Unemployment
3.8%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Washington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Durham | Washington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,350 | $66,980 | +75% in Washington |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,400 | $79,470 | +55% in Washington |
| Lawyer | $132,790 | $195,190 | +47% in Washington |
| Police Officer | $60,100 | $84,000 | +40% in Washington |
| Operations Manager | $113,930 | $156,460 | +37% in Washington |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,230 | $46,040 | +31% in Washington |
| Electrician | $59,220 | $75,930 | +28% in Washington |
| HVAC Technician | $59,180 | $71,920 | +22% in Washington |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Washington cheaper to live in?
Durham is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,797 a month there versus $2,370 in Washington.
What salary do I need in Washington to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $66,956 a year gives the same standard of living in Washington.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Washington?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $118,495 in Washington, 26% more in Washington.