Anniston, Alabama vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 181.0% more expensive than Anniston, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $140,523 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anniston, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Anniston, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
883% more expensive in San Jose
than in Anniston, Alabama
Anniston, AL vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Anniston, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  181.0% 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
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  958.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  82.6% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher