Alpharetta, Georgia vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 70.2% more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $280,879 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in San Jose
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Alpharetta, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.2% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  25.1% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher