salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Washington to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$3,046
$2,370
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,897
$2,192
💵 Families earn per year
$157,922
$118,495
🔑 Buying a house
$1,233,200
$737,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.4
108.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,393
$4,312
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$96
👥 People living there
990,138
681,294
Commute to work
27.3 min
30 min
College degree
47.3%
64.2%
Own their home
55.8%
41.5%
Below poverty line
8.1%
15.4%
Unemployment
5.1%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Washington for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | San Jose | Washington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $152,100 | $66,980 | -56% in Washington |
| Registered Nurse | $216,740 | $102,710 | -53% in Washington |
| Nurse Practitioner | $231,560 | $134,840 | -42% in Washington |
| Market Research Analyst | $141,960 | $87,160 | -39% in Washington |
| Police Officer | $136,140 | $84,000 | -38% in Washington |
| Lawyer | $301,320 | $195,190 | -35% in Washington |
| Physician Assistant | $223,640 | $148,200 | -34% in Washington |
| Plumber | $107,560 | $71,860 | -33% in Washington |
Frequently asked questions
Is San Jose or Washington cheaper to live in?
San Jose and Washington cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Washington to match $60,000 in San Jose?
About $59,164 a year gives the same standard of living in Washington.
Where do people earn more, San Jose or Washington?
The typical household earns $157,922 in San Jose and $118,495 in Washington, 33% more in San Jose.