Allen, Texas vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 98.7% more expensive than Allen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $337,800 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Allen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Allen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in San Jose
than in Allen, Texas
Allen, TX vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Allen, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.7% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  212.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  68.2% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher