Anacortes, Washington vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 62.8% more expensive than Anacortes, Washington.

You would need a salary of $122,067 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anacortes, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Anacortes, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in San Jose
than in Anacortes, Washington
Anacortes, WA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Anacortes, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.8% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.4% higher
  Commute
  68.7% higher
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower