salaryAtlanta is 10% 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
$1,999
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$168
👥 People living there
505,268
990,138
Commute to work
26.5 min
27.3 min
College degree
59.2%
47.3%
Own their home
46.4%
55.8%
Below poverty line
16.9%
8.1%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $152,100 | +222% in San Jose |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $41,920 | +127% in San Jose |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $136,140 | +124% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $138,210 | $301,320 | +118% in San Jose |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $216,740 | +116% in San Jose |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $223,640 | +100% in San Jose |
| Plumber | $58,380 | $107,560 | +84% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,030 | $141,960 | +80% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $66,215 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or San Jose?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $157,922 in San Jose, 42% more in San Jose.