salaryIndianapolis 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
$1,465
$1,719
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,315
$1,567
💵 Families earn per year
$71,417
$75,357
🔑 Buying a house
$224,800
$293,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.7
99.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,037
$2,176
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$189
👥 People living there
885,860
977,670
Commute to work
24.6 min
24.1 min
College degree
34.9%
33.2%
Own their home
56%
57.6%
Below poverty line
15.8%
14.5%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Indianapolis 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 | Indianapolis | Jacksonville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,050 | $36,630 | +26% in Jacksonville |
| Plumber | $76,980 | $58,920 | -23% in Jacksonville |
| Carpenter | $65,070 | $50,540 | -22% in Jacksonville |
| Software Developer | $106,870 | $130,330 | +22% in Jacksonville |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,200 | $76,740 | +18% in Jacksonville |
| Operations Manager | $120,480 | $100,870 | -16% in Jacksonville |
| Firefighter | $68,480 | $58,940 | -14% in Jacksonville |
| Electrician | $65,130 | $58,280 | -11% in Jacksonville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Indianapolis or Jacksonville cheaper to live in?
Indianapolis is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,465 a month there versus $1,719 in Jacksonville.
What salary do I need in Jacksonville to match $60,000 in Indianapolis?
About $62,375 a year gives the same standard of living in Jacksonville.
Where do people earn more, Indianapolis or Jacksonville?
The typical household earns $71,417 in Indianapolis and $75,357 in Jacksonville, 5% more in Jacksonville.
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