salaryProvidence is 8% 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
$1,964
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,603
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$73,466
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$362,200
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.8
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,418
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$168
👥 People living there
191,767
990,138
Commute to work
25 min
27.3 min
College degree
34.6%
47.3%
Own their home
41.4%
55.8%
Below poverty line
20.7%
8.1%
Unemployment
8.2%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Providence 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 | Providence | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $66,150 | $152,100 | +130% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $133,000 | $301,320 | +127% in San Jose |
| Registered Nurse | $99,880 | $216,740 | +117% in San Jose |
| Police Officer | $76,850 | $136,140 | +77% in San Jose |
| Nurse Practitioner | $135,520 | $231,560 | +71% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $83,960 | $141,960 | +69% in San Jose |
| Software Developer | $130,690 | $213,110 | +63% in San Jose |
| Physician Assistant | $139,930 | $223,640 | +60% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Providence or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Providence is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,964 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Providence?
About $65,100 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Providence or San Jose?
The typical household earns $73,466 in Providence and $157,922 in San Jose, 53% more in San Jose.