salaryJacksonville is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Jacksonville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,648
$1,719
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,567
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$75,357
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$293,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
99.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$2,176
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$189
👥 People living there
397,742
977,670
Commute to work
26.6 min
24.1 min
College degree
32.6%
33.2%
Own their home
54.3%
57.6%
Below poverty line
12.9%
14.5%
Unemployment
5.7%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for lower rent, higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Jacksonville for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Jacksonville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $36,630 | +52% in Jacksonville |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $127,920 | -24% in Jacksonville |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $83,520 | -18% in Jacksonville |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $102,230 | -17% in Jacksonville |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $78,810 | -15% in Jacksonville |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $58,940 | -9% in Jacksonville |
| Operations Manager | $111,010 | $100,870 | -9% in Jacksonville |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,870 | $94,960 | -7% in Jacksonville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Jacksonville cheaper to live in?
Jacksonville is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,719 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Jacksonville to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $57,901 a year gives the same standard of living in Jacksonville.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Jacksonville?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $75,357 in Jacksonville, 8% more in Arlington.
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