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
$1,881
$1,719
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,567
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$75,357
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$293,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
99.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$2,176
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$189
👥 People living there
903,844
977,670
Commute to work
24.7 min
24.1 min
College degree
48%
33.2%
Own their home
51%
57.6%
Below poverty line
11.7%
14.5%
Unemployment
4.6%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Jacksonville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Charlotte | Jacksonville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $58,940 | +52% in Jacksonville |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $78,810 | +25% in Jacksonville |
| Lawyer | $157,180 | $127,920 | -19% in Jacksonville |
| Accountant | $92,910 | $79,960 | -14% in Jacksonville |
| Operations Manager | $112,730 | $100,870 | -11% in Jacksonville |
| Medical Assistant | $46,520 | $42,600 | -8% in Jacksonville |
| Registered Nurse | $90,620 | $83,520 | -8% in Jacksonville |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $110,790 | $102,230 | -8% in Jacksonville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Jacksonville cheaper to live in?
Charlotte 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 Charlotte?
About $61,317 a year gives the same standard of living in Jacksonville.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Jacksonville?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $75,357 in Jacksonville, 17% more in Charlotte.
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