salaryDenver is 4% 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
$2,065
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,127
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$102,153
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$616,000
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,751
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$168
👥 People living there
718,877
990,138
Commute to work
24.9 min
27.3 min
College degree
56.5%
47.3%
Own their home
48.8%
55.8%
Below poverty line
11.2%
8.1%
Unemployment
4.9%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Denver 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 | Denver | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $101,130 | $216,740 | +114% in San Jose |
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $152,100 | +73% in San Jose |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,040 | $231,560 | +73% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $301,320 | +70% in San Jose |
| Plumber | $63,900 | $107,560 | +68% in San Jose |
| Physician Assistant | $134,540 | $223,640 | +66% in San Jose |
| Software Developer | $137,610 | $213,110 | +55% in San Jose |
| Electrician | $63,150 | $91,030 | +44% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Denver or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Denver is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,065 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Denver?
About $62,632 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Denver or San Jose?
The typical household earns $102,153 in Denver and $157,922 in San Jose, 35% more in San Jose.