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
$1,932
$1,719
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,567
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$75,357
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$293,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
99.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$2,176
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$189
👥 People living there
979,539
977,670
Commute to work
23.7 min
24.1 min
College degree
59.6%
33.2%
Own their home
43.4%
57.6%
Below poverty line
12%
14.5%
Unemployment
4.7%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick Jacksonville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Austin | Jacksonville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | $36,630 | +34% in Jacksonville |
| Lawyer | $153,330 | $127,920 | -17% in Jacksonville |
| Registered Nurse | $97,890 | $83,520 | -15% in Jacksonville |
| Operations Manager | $117,850 | $100,870 | -14% in Jacksonville |
| Cashier | $33,940 | $30,320 | -11% in Jacksonville |
| Dental Hygienist | $105,480 | $94,960 | -10% in Jacksonville |
| Pharmacist | $151,290 | $138,990 | -8% in Jacksonville |
| Medical Assistant | $45,820 | $42,600 | -7% in Jacksonville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Jacksonville cheaper to live in?
Austin 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 Austin?
About $60,868 a year gives the same standard of living in Jacksonville.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Jacksonville?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $75,357 in Jacksonville, 34% more in Austin.