Alexandria, Virginia vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 53.2% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $505,702 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in San Jose
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Alexandria, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower