salaryDurham is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Yonkers to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,797
$2,436
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$2,060
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$90,108
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$501,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
107.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$9,676
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$157
👥 People living there
291,467
209,978
Commute to work
22.3 min
35.6 min
College degree
57.3%
35.7%
Own their home
52.3%
46.2%
Below poverty line
11.7%
13.8%
Unemployment
3.8%
7.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Yonkers for higher incomes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Yonkers cheaper to live in?
Durham is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,797 a month there versus $2,436 in Yonkers.
What salary do I need in Yonkers to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $66,364 a year gives the same standard of living in Yonkers.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Yonkers?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $90,108 in Yonkers, 2% more in Yonkers.