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
$2,806
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,016
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$86,801
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$777,600
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,547
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$132
$168
👥 People living there
8,483,844
990,138
Commute to work
40.3 min
27.3 min
College degree
41.6%
47.3%
Own their home
32.8%
55.8%
Below poverty line
17.9%
8.1%
Unemployment
8%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick New York for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | New York | 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 New York or San Jose cheaper to live in?
New York 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 New York?
About $58,859 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, New York or San Jose?
The typical household earns $86,801 in New York and $157,922 in San Jose, 45% more in San Jose.