salaryAustin is 13% 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
$1,932
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$168
👥 People living there
979,539
990,138
Commute to work
23.7 min
27.3 min
College degree
59.6%
47.3%
Own their home
43.4%
55.8%
Below poverty line
12%
8.1%
Unemployment
4.7%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Austin | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $58,830 | $152,100 | +159% in San Jose |
| Registered Nurse | $97,890 | $216,740 | +121% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $153,330 | $301,320 | +97% in San Jose |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,050 | $231,560 | +81% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $80,460 | $141,960 | +76% in San Jose |
| Plumber | $62,810 | $107,560 | +71% in San Jose |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,270 | $102,860 | +68% in San Jose |
| Physician Assistant | $134,550 | $223,640 | +66% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Austin is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,932 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $67,560 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Austin or San Jose?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $157,922 in San Jose, 36% more in San Jose.