Really hard to say without knowing what else you have and what kind of stuff you cook. Most cookware that isn't teflon coated or some kind of new coating promoted in made-for-TV ads is at least BIF a long time. Here are some ideas:

• All-Clad stainless steel pans and skillets
  • Made In is a slightly cheaper option
  • Stainless in general is pretty tough. You can get a lot of mileage out of cheap stuff found at Costco or wal-mart even.
• Le Creuset enameled cast iron (usually just the pots and baking dishes)
  • Cuisinart is a cheaper option that should still last years, but it will chip away eventually
• De Buyer carbon steel pans and skillets
  • Made-In is a slightly cheaper option
  • I'm slowly replacing some of my pans and skillets with De Buyer carbon versions
• Also, if you're young and just starting out with stocking your kitchen gear, do NOT worry about sets of cookware. No one cares if your pots and pans match. The ONLY reason to care about it is if you're very limited on storage space. Some of the sets nest better and have shared lids, so they can be more space efficient. Otherwise, just order single pieces to fit your needs.