salaryColorado Springs is 10% 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
$1,901
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$91,476
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$452,600
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,765
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$168
👥 People living there
487,887
990,138
Commute to work
22.7 min
27.3 min
College degree
42.7%
47.3%
Own their home
60.9%
55.8%
Below poverty line
9%
8.1%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Colorado Springs for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Colorado Springs | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $106,320 | $301,320 | +183% in San Jose |
| Firefighter | $63,110 | $152,100 | +141% in San Jose |
| Registered Nurse | $96,140 | $216,740 | +125% in San Jose |
| Nurse Practitioner | $129,950 | $231,560 | +78% in San Jose |
| Plumber | $60,510 | $107,560 | +78% in San Jose |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,140 | $102,860 | +68% in San Jose |
| Physician Assistant | $135,200 | $223,640 | +65% in San Jose |
| Software Developer | $134,280 | $213,110 | +59% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Colorado Springs or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Colorado Springs is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,901 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Colorado Springs?
About $65,789 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Colorado Springs or San Jose?
The typical household earns $91,476 in Colorado Springs and $157,922 in San Jose, 42% more in San Jose.
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