salaryAlbuquerque is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Jose to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$168
👥 People living there
562,218
990,138
Commute to work
22.4 min
27.3 min
College degree
39.2%
47.3%
Own their home
61.8%
55.8%
Below poverty line
15.5%
8.1%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $42,420 | $152,100 | +259% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $114,610 | $301,320 | +163% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,040 | $141,960 | +129% in San Jose |
| Registered Nurse | $96,040 | $216,740 | +126% in San Jose |
| Police Officer | $73,380 | $136,140 | +86% in San Jose |
| Operations Manager | $94,640 | $163,860 | +73% in San Jose |
| Software Developer | $123,700 | $213,110 | +72% in San Jose |
| Plumber | $63,900 | $107,560 | +68% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,401 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $69,342 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or San Jose?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $157,922 in San Jose, 53% more in San Jose.