salaryCharlotte 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
$1,881
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$168
👥 People living there
903,844
990,138
Commute to work
24.7 min
27.3 min
College degree
48%
47.3%
Own their home
51%
55.8%
Below poverty line
11.7%
8.1%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte 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 | Charlotte | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $152,100 | +293% in San Jose |
| Registered Nurse | $90,620 | $216,740 | +139% in San Jose |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $136,140 | +115% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $157,180 | $301,320 | +92% in San Jose |
| Plumber | $58,690 | $107,560 | +83% in San Jose |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,310 | $231,560 | +78% in San Jose |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,680 | $102,860 | +75% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,930 | $141,960 | +71% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $68,059 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or San Jose?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $157,922 in San Jose, 44% more in San Jose.