salaryHuntsville is 19% 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
$1,364
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,207
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$80,579
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$293,600
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,345
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$181
$168
👥 People living there
222,791
990,138
Commute to work
19.7 min
27.3 min
College degree
47.2%
47.3%
Own their home
58.3%
55.8%
Below poverty line
12.6%
8.1%
Unemployment
4.1%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Huntsville | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $48,010 | $152,100 | +217% in San Jose |
| Registered Nurse | $77,090 | $216,740 | +181% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $59,230 | $141,960 | +140% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $133,220 | $301,320 | +126% in San Jose |
| Dental Hygienist | $62,370 | $139,990 | +124% in San Jose |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,900 | $231,560 | +123% in San Jose |
| Police Officer | $64,550 | $136,140 | +111% in San Jose |
| Physician Assistant | $107,230 | $223,640 | +109% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntsville or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Huntsville is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,364 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Huntsville?
About $71,186 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Huntsville or San Jose?
The typical household earns $80,579 in Huntsville and $157,922 in San Jose, 49% more in San Jose.