salaryJacksonville is 14% cheaperBased 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
$3,180
$1,719
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,128
$1,567
💵 Families earn per year
$195,754
$75,357
🔑 Buying a house
$1,403,800
$293,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
99.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,190
$2,176
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$189
👥 People living there
228,295
977,670
Commute to work
30.3 min
24.1 min
College degree
63.9%
33.2%
Own their home
60.8%
57.6%
Below poverty line
5.2%
14.5%
Unemployment
4.7%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Fremont for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Jacksonville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fremont | Jacksonville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $83,520 | -55% in Jacksonville |
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $58,940 | -48% in Jacksonville |
| Carpenter | $89,200 | $50,540 | -43% in Jacksonville |
| Police Officer | $132,000 | $78,810 | -40% in Jacksonville |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $61,080 | -40% in Jacksonville |
| Lawyer | $212,500 | $127,920 | -40% in Jacksonville |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $133,810 | -39% in Jacksonville |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $76,740 | -38% in Jacksonville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fremont or Jacksonville cheaper to live in?
Jacksonville is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,719 a month there versus $3,180 in Fremont.
What salary do I need in Jacksonville to match $60,000 in Fremont?
About $51,629 a year gives the same standard of living in Jacksonville.
Where do people earn more, Fremont or Jacksonville?
The typical household earns $195,754 in Fremont and $75,357 in Jacksonville, 160% more in Fremont.