salaryFrisco is 14% 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
$2,246
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,299
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$162,004
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$642,100
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,572
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$168
👥 People living there
219,304
990,138
Commute to work
28.6 min
27.3 min
College degree
67.5%
47.3%
Own their home
65.9%
55.8%
Below poverty line
3.6%
8.1%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Frisco for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick San Jose for shorter commutes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Frisco or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Frisco is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,246 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Frisco?
About $68,263 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Frisco or San Jose?
The typical household earns $162,004 in Frisco and $157,922 in San Jose, 3% more in Frisco.