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
$1,867
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,573
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$56,147
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$373,700
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,262
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$143
$168
👥 People living there
310,178
990,138
Commute to work
32.6 min
27.3 min
College degree
19.7%
47.3%
Own their home
24.4%
55.8%
Below poverty line
23.4%
8.1%
Unemployment
11.6%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Newark 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 | Newark | 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 Newark or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Newark 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 Newark?
About $58,859 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Newark or San Jose?
The typical household earns $56,147 in Newark and $157,922 in San Jose, 64% more in San Jose.