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Durham vs Miami
Durham and Miami
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Miami are above the US rate in this release, 7.2 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Durham to Miami
In 2022-2023, 150 households filed a move from Durham to Miami (about 218 people, average adjusted gross income $97,280). 227 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,274 in Durham and $2,073 in Miami. Durham has a state tax on wages. Miami has no state tax on wages. Local pay in Miami is 96% of the national level for the same work, against 98% in Durham.
Miami averages 248 sunny days, with July highs around 91°F and January nights around 61°F. Durham is 222 sunny days, 89°F in July, 37°F in January. Commutes average 30 minutes in Miami and 24 in Durham.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 150 households moved Durham → Miami (about 218 people, average AGI $97,280). 227 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Durham and Miami changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 826 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $2,450–$4,600
- Container or pod
- $1,700–$3,250
- Rent a truck
- $900–$1,650
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Questions
Is Miami cheaper than Durham after tax and rent?
No. Miami leaves about $921 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,274 in Durham and $2,073 in Miami.
Does Miami have state income tax?
Miami is in Florida, which has no state income tax.
Did people actually move from Durham to Miami?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.