salaryJacksonville is 6% 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
$2,087
$1,719
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,567
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$75,357
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$293,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
99.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$2,176
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$189
👥 People living there
394,432
977,670
Commute to work
28.6 min
24.1 min
College degree
33.6%
33.2%
Own their home
62.4%
57.6%
Below poverty line
11.9%
14.5%
Unemployment
5.9%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Jacksonville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Aurora | Jacksonville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $58,940 | -33% in Jacksonville |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $100,870 | -29% in Jacksonville |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $127,920 | -28% in Jacksonville |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,110 | $37,760 | -23% in Jacksonville |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $78,810 | -23% in Jacksonville |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $76,740 | -23% in Jacksonville |
| Carpenter | $64,910 | $50,540 | -22% in Jacksonville |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,910 | $61,080 | -21% in Jacksonville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Jacksonville cheaper to live in?
Jacksonville is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,719 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Jacksonville to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $56,428 a year gives the same standard of living in Jacksonville.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Jacksonville?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $75,357 in Jacksonville, 26% more in Aurora.