Jacksonville is 3% 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
$1,789
$1,719
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,567
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$75,357
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$293,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
99.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$2,176
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$189
👥 People living there
545,970
977,670
Commute to work
22.4 min
24.1 min
College degree
25.5%
33.2%
Own their home
50.1%
57.6%
Below poverty line
20.1%
14.5%
Unemployment
8.9%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, shorter commutes.
- Pick Jacksonville for lower rent, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Jacksonville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $83,520 | -33% in Jacksonville |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $58,940 | -26% in Jacksonville |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,800 | $61,080 | -22% in Jacksonville |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,880 | $76,740 | +22% in Jacksonville |
| Police Officer | $100,770 | $78,810 | -22% in Jacksonville |
| Lawyer | $162,680 | $127,920 | -21% in Jacksonville |
| Carpenter | $63,470 | $50,540 | -20% in Jacksonville |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,570 | $133,810 | -20% in Jacksonville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Jacksonville cheaper to live in?
Jacksonville is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,719 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Jacksonville to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $58,429 a year gives the same standard of living in Jacksonville.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Jacksonville?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $75,357 in Jacksonville, 2% more in Fresno.