salaryJacksonville is 4% 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
$2,270
$1,719
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,096
$1,567
💵 Families earn per year
$132,171
$75,357
🔑 Buying a house
$575,100
$293,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
99.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,417
$2,176
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$189
👥 People living there
280,262
977,670
Commute to work
25.9 min
24.1 min
College degree
48.2%
33.2%
Own their home
73.1%
57.6%
Below poverty line
5.3%
14.5%
Unemployment
3.5%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Gilbert for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Jacksonville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Gilbert | Jacksonville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $36,630 | -23% in Jacksonville |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $62,070 | -21% in Jacksonville |
| Registered Nurse | $100,830 | $83,520 | -17% in Jacksonville |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,290 | $37,760 | -17% in Jacksonville |
| Carpenter | $60,320 | $50,540 | -16% in Jacksonville |
| Civil Engineer | $90,330 | $102,280 | +13% in Jacksonville |
| Cashier | $34,920 | $30,320 | -13% in Jacksonville |
| Medical Assistant | $46,830 | $42,600 | -9% in Jacksonville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Gilbert or Jacksonville cheaper to live in?
Jacksonville is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,719 a month there versus $2,270 in Gilbert.
What salary do I need in Jacksonville to match $60,000 in Gilbert?
About $57,775 a year gives the same standard of living in Jacksonville.
Where do people earn more, Gilbert or Jacksonville?
The typical household earns $132,171 in Gilbert and $75,357 in Jacksonville, 75% more in Gilbert.