salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,999
$1,719
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,567
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$75,357
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$293,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
99.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$2,176
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$189
👥 People living there
505,268
977,670
Commute to work
26.5 min
24.1 min
College degree
59.2%
33.2%
Own their home
46.4%
57.6%
Below poverty line
16.9%
14.5%
Unemployment
5.9%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Jacksonville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Jacksonville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $36,630 | +98% in Jacksonville |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $78,810 | +29% in Jacksonville |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $58,940 | +25% in Jacksonville |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $61,080 | -20% in Jacksonville |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $132,350 | +18% in Jacksonville |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $83,520 | -17% in Jacksonville |
| Civil Engineer | $88,000 | $102,280 | +16% in Jacksonville |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $119,090 | $102,230 | -14% in Jacksonville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Jacksonville cheaper to live in?
Atlanta and Jacksonville cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Jacksonville to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $59,656 a year gives the same standard of living in Jacksonville.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Jacksonville?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $75,357 in Jacksonville, 23% more in Atlanta.