salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,533
$1,719
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,567
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$75,357
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$293,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
99.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$2,176
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$189
👥 People living there
2,328,253
977,670
Commute to work
27.2 min
24.1 min
College degree
36.6%
33.2%
Own their home
42.1%
57.6%
Below poverty line
19.9%
14.5%
Unemployment
6.9%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Jacksonville for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Houston | Jacksonville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $36,630 | +66% in Jacksonville |
| Lawyer | $157,980 | $127,920 | -19% in Jacksonville |
| Registered Nurse | $99,830 | $83,520 | -16% in Jacksonville |
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | $100,870 | -16% in Jacksonville |
| Market Research Analyst | $67,370 | $76,740 | +14% in Jacksonville |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $113,440 | $102,230 | -10% in Jacksonville |
| Retail Salesperson | $31,340 | $34,360 | +10% in Jacksonville |
| Dental Hygienist | $104,930 | $94,960 | -10% in Jacksonville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Jacksonville cheaper to live in?
Houston and Jacksonville cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Jacksonville to match $60,000 in Houston?
About $60,520 a year gives the same standard of living in Jacksonville.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Jacksonville?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $75,357 in Jacksonville, 7% more in Jacksonville.