City Intelligence
Durham, NC
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Durham.
COL Index
100
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$1,500
Home price
$380,000
Population
278,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Durham.
Affordability
33/100
Weak
33
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
56/100
Moderate
56
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
55/100
Moderate
55
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Durham
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $239,000 | 100 | 80 |
| Investment Banker | $180,000 | 99 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $180,000 | 99 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $175,000 | 97 | 92 |
| PMO Director | $165,000 | 92 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $160,000 | 90 | 80 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $160,000 | 90 | 80 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $145,000 | 84 | 80 |
| Data Scientist | $140,000 | 82 | 92 |
| Senior Program Manager | $140,000 | 82 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Durham has the local purchasing power of approximately $100,000 in a national-average city.