salaryRichmond is 13% 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
$1,644
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,520
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$69,657
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$353,000
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,150
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$168
👥 People living there
229,359
990,138
Commute to work
21.7 min
27.3 min
College degree
45.6%
47.3%
Own their home
43.5%
55.8%
Below poverty line
18.2%
8.1%
Unemployment
5.7%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Richmond 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 | Richmond | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $60,790 | $152,100 | +150% in San Jose |
| Registered Nurse | $93,580 | $216,740 | +132% in San Jose |
| Police Officer | $62,720 | $136,140 | +117% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $144,910 | $301,320 | +108% in San Jose |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,820 | $231,560 | +81% in San Jose |
| Physician Assistant | $126,810 | $223,640 | +76% in San Jose |
| Plumber | $61,480 | $107,560 | +75% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $81,660 | $141,960 | +74% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Richmond or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Richmond is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,644 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Richmond?
About $67,704 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Richmond or San Jose?
The typical household earns $69,657 in Richmond and $157,922 in San Jose, 56% more in San Jose.