salaryRaleigh is 12% 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
$1,822
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,658
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$92,099
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$415,800
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.2
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,048
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$133
$168
👥 People living there
481,031
990,138
Commute to work
23 min
27.3 min
College degree
54%
47.3%
Own their home
50.7%
55.8%
Below poverty line
11.9%
8.1%
Unemployment
4.4%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Raleigh | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,640 | $152,100 | +233% in San Jose |
| Registered Nurse | $84,830 | $216,740 | +155% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $131,920 | $301,320 | +128% in San Jose |
| Police Officer | $65,860 | $136,140 | +107% in San Jose |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,150 | $231,560 | +81% in San Jose |
| Physician Assistant | $124,300 | $223,640 | +80% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $78,980 | $141,960 | +80% in San Jose |
| Plumber | $60,540 | $107,560 | +78% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Raleigh or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Raleigh?
About $67,498 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Raleigh or San Jose?
The typical household earns $92,099 in Raleigh and $157,922 in San Jose, 42% more in San Jose.