salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$2,987
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,696
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$130,411
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$1,100,000
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,234
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$108
$168
👥 People living there
195,240
990,138
Commute to work
28.4 min
27.3 min
College degree
49%
47.3%
Own their home
55.4%
55.8%
Below poverty line
7.8%
8.1%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntington Beach for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, shorter commutes, lower unemployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntington Beach or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Huntington Beach and San Jose cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Huntington Beach?
About $59,839 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Huntington Beach or San Jose?
The typical household earns $130,411 in Huntington Beach and $157,922 in San Jose, 17% more in San Jose.
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