salaryDurham is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Worcester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,797
$1,952
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,720
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$75,605
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$374,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
102.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$4,733
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$149
👥 People living there
291,467
207,055
Commute to work
22.3 min
24.1 min
College degree
57.3%
35.2%
Own their home
52.3%
42.8%
Below poverty line
11.7%
19.6%
Unemployment
3.8%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Worcester for cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Durham | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,350 | $66,310 | +73% in Worcester |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,400 | $82,810 | +61% in Worcester |
| Carpenter | $51,540 | $73,010 | +42% in Worcester |
| Plumber | $60,110 | $82,260 | +37% in Worcester |
| Police Officer | $60,100 | $80,210 | +33% in Worcester |
| Electrician | $59,220 | $75,510 | +28% in Worcester |
| HVAC Technician | $59,180 | $73,800 | +25% in Worcester |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,170 | $44,250 | +22% in Worcester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Worcester cheaper to live in?
Durham is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,797 a month there versus $1,952 in Worcester.
What salary do I need in Worcester to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $63,045 a year gives the same standard of living in Worcester.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Worcester?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $75,605 in Worcester, 16% more in Durham.