salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$3,046
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,897
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$157,922
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$1,233,200
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.4
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,393
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$109
👥 People living there
990,138
754,195
Commute to work
27.3 min
26 min
College degree
47.3%
68.4%
Own their home
55.8%
43.7%
Below poverty line
8.1%
9.9%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Seattle for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | San Jose | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $301,320 | $164,980 | -45% in Seattle |
| Registered Nurse | $216,740 | $128,260 | -41% in Seattle |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $41,920 | $57,280 | +37% in Seattle |
| Firefighter | $152,100 | $101,090 | -34% in Seattle |
| Nurse Practitioner | $231,560 | $160,090 | -31% in Seattle |
| Market Research Analyst | $141,960 | $102,170 | -28% in Seattle |
| Physician Assistant | $223,640 | $167,290 | -25% in Seattle |
| Software Developer | $213,110 | $167,280 | -22% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is San Jose or Seattle cheaper to live in?
San Jose and Seattle cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in San Jose?
About $60,386 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, San Jose or Seattle?
The typical household earns $157,922 in San Jose and $133,583 in Seattle, 18% more in San Jose.