Jacksonville is 12% 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
$2,597
$1,719
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,498
$1,567
💵 Families earn per year
$95,332
$75,357
🔑 Buying a house
$1,102,300
$293,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
99.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,679
$2,176
⚡ Electric bill per month
$174
$189
👥 People living there
190,748
977,670
Commute to work
27.1 min
24.1 min
College degree
47.2%
33.2%
Own their home
35.2%
57.6%
Below poverty line
12.9%
14.5%
Unemployment
8.3%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale 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 | Glendale | Jacksonville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $61,080 | -40% in Jacksonville |
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $58,940 | -40% in Jacksonville |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $83,520 | -38% in Jacksonville |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $78,810 | -35% in Jacksonville |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $127,920 | -34% in Jacksonville |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $50,540 | -33% in Jacksonville |
| Dental Hygienist | $122,980 | $94,960 | -23% in Jacksonville |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $79,310 | $62,070 | -22% in Jacksonville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or Jacksonville cheaper to live in?
Jacksonville is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,719 a month there versus $2,597 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Jacksonville to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $52,560 a year gives the same standard of living in Jacksonville.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or Jacksonville?
The typical household earns $95,332 in Glendale and $75,357 in Jacksonville, 27% more in Glendale.