salaryOrlando is 9% cheaperBased 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
$1,955
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,897
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$78,014
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$394,100
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.4
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,213
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$164
$168
👥 People living there
319,758
990,138
Commute to work
26.2 min
27.3 min
College degree
42.5%
47.3%
Own their home
39.5%
55.8%
Below poverty line
14.7%
8.1%
Unemployment
5.2%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Orlando for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Orlando | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,520 | $152,100 | +234% in San Jose |
| Registered Nurse | $83,550 | $216,740 | +159% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $136,970 | $301,320 | +120% in San Jose |
| Police Officer | $63,010 | $136,140 | +116% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $72,860 | $141,960 | +95% in San Jose |
| Plumber | $55,380 | $107,560 | +94% in San Jose |
| Electrician | $50,820 | $91,030 | +79% in San Jose |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,640 | $231,560 | +77% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Orlando or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Orlando is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,955 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Orlando?
About $65,327 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Orlando or San Jose?
The typical household earns $78,014 in Orlando and $157,922 in San Jose, 51% more in San Jose.