salaryAurora 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
$1,887
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$168
👥 People living there
179,898
990,138
Commute to work
27.2 min
27.3 min
College degree
38.5%
47.3%
Own their home
66.4%
55.8%
Below poverty line
9.5%
8.1%
Unemployment
5.8%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Aurora is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,887 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $66,282 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or San Jose?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $157,922 in San Jose, 36% more in San Jose.