salaryBaltimore is 6% 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
$1,619
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,479
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$67,058
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$229,600
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.5
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,354
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$168
👥 People living there
573,243
990,138
Commute to work
29.1 min
27.3 min
College degree
36.1%
47.3%
Own their home
47.5%
55.8%
Below poverty line
19.7%
8.1%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Baltimore for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baltimore | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $132,400 | $301,320 | +128% in San Jose |
| Registered Nurse | $99,550 | $216,740 | +118% in San Jose |
| Firefighter | $73,810 | $152,100 | +106% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,620 | $141,960 | +90% in San Jose |
| Police Officer | $76,530 | $136,140 | +78% in San Jose |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,990 | $231,560 | +75% in San Jose |
| Plumber | $63,200 | $107,560 | +70% in San Jose |
| Physician Assistant | $138,790 | $223,640 | +61% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baltimore or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Baltimore is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,619 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Baltimore?
About $63,409 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Baltimore or San Jose?
The typical household earns $67,058 in Baltimore and $157,922 in San Jose, 58% more in San Jose.