salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Diego to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,946
$3,011
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,132
$2,589
💵 Families earn per year
$105,380
$116,561
🔑 Buying a house
$566,900
$906,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
111.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,627
$5,945
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$131
👥 People living there
294,078
1,389,526
Commute to work
36.8 min
23.5 min
College degree
54.8%
51%
Own their home
27.9%
47.3%
Below poverty line
15.6%
11%
Unemployment
5.5%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Jersey City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick San Diego for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Jersey City | San Diego | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $106,420 | $70,900 | -33% in San Diego |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,610 | $35,850 | -25% in San Diego |
| Operations Manager | $157,000 | $119,600 | -24% in San Diego |
| Market Research Analyst | $100,520 | $79,440 | -21% in San Diego |
| Pharmacist | $141,320 | $165,130 | +17% in San Diego |
| Registered Nurse | $119,720 | $139,520 | +17% in San Diego |
| Lawyer | $208,880 | $178,220 | -15% in San Diego |
| Dental Hygienist | $109,720 | $123,790 | +13% in San Diego |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jersey City or San Diego cheaper to live in?
Jersey City and San Diego cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in San Diego to match $60,000 in Jersey City?
About $59,640 a year gives the same standard of living in San Diego.
Where do people earn more, Jersey City or San Diego?
The typical household earns $105,380 in Jersey City and $116,561 in San Diego, 10% more in San Diego.