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
$2,946
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,132
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$105,380
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$566,900
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,627
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$168
👥 People living there
294,078
990,138
Commute to work
36.8 min
27.3 min
College degree
54.8%
47.3%
Own their home
27.9%
55.8%
Below poverty line
15.6%
8.1%
Unemployment
5.5%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Jersey City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Jersey City | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $119,720 | $216,740 | +81% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $208,880 | $301,320 | +44% in San Jose |
| Firefighter | $106,420 | $152,100 | +43% in San Jose |
| Nurse Practitioner | $163,340 | $231,560 | +42% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $100,520 | $141,960 | +41% in San Jose |
| Pharmacist | $141,320 | $199,040 | +41% in San Jose |
| Plumber | $78,610 | $107,560 | +37% in San Jose |
| Physician Assistant | $167,650 | $223,640 | +33% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jersey City or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Jersey City 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 Jersey City?
About $58,859 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Jersey City or San Jose?
The typical household earns $105,380 in Jersey City and $157,922 in San Jose, 33% more in San Jose.