salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$3,112
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,480
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$104,986
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$731,700
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.3
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,456
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$168
👥 People living there
666,442
990,138
Commute to work
30.3 min
27.3 min
College degree
54.9%
47.3%
Own their home
35.7%
55.8%
Below poverty line
16.6%
8.1%
Unemployment
6.1%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Boston for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick San Jose for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Boston | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $73,990 | $152,100 | +106% in San Jose |
| Registered Nurse | $106,180 | $216,740 | +104% in San Jose |
| Police Officer | $78,180 | $136,140 | +74% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $183,350 | $301,320 | +64% in San Jose |
| Physician Assistant | $142,410 | $223,640 | +57% in San Jose |
| Nurse Practitioner | $147,480 | $231,560 | +57% in San Jose |
| Pharmacist | $139,660 | $199,040 | +43% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $102,390 | $141,960 | +39% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boston or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Boston and San Jose cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Boston?
About $61,195 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Boston or San Jose?
The typical household earns $104,986 in Boston and $157,922 in San Jose, 34% more in San Jose.