salaryJacksonville is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,719
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$75,357
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$293,700
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
99.5
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,176
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$189
$109
👥 People living there
977,670
754,195
Commute to work
24.1 min
26 min
College degree
33.2%
68.4%
Own their home
57.6%
43.7%
Below poverty line
14.5%
9.9%
Unemployment
4.6%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Jacksonville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Jacksonville | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $58,280 | $101,780 | +75% in Seattle |
| Firefighter | $58,940 | $101,090 | +72% in Seattle |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,080 | $102,920 | +69% in Seattle |
| Plumber | $58,920 | $95,230 | +62% in Seattle |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,630 | $57,280 | +56% in Seattle |
| Registered Nurse | $83,520 | $128,260 | +54% in Seattle |
| Carpenter | $50,540 | $76,410 | +51% in Seattle |
| Police Officer | $78,810 | $115,120 | +46% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jacksonville or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Jacksonville is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,719 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Jacksonville?
About $67,026 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Jacksonville or Seattle?
The typical household earns $75,357 in Jacksonville and $133,583 in Seattle, 44% more in Seattle.