salaryArlington is 7% 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
$1,648
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$168
👥 People living there
397,742
990,138
Commute to work
26.6 min
27.3 min
College degree
32.6%
47.3%
Own their home
54.3%
55.8%
Below poverty line
12.9%
8.1%
Unemployment
5.7%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington 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 | Arlington | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $152,100 | +134% in San Jose |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $216,740 | +114% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,240 | $141,960 | +89% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $301,320 | +79% in San Jose |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,980 | $231,560 | +77% in San Jose |
| Plumber | $61,250 | $107,560 | +76% in San Jose |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $41,920 | +74% in San Jose |
| Physician Assistant | $134,900 | $223,640 | +66% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Arlington is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,648 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $64,268 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or San Jose?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $157,922 in San Jose, 49% more in San Jose.