Atherton, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 74.2% cheaper than Atherton, California.

You would need a salary of $12,901 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atherton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is cheaper than Atherton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in San Jose
than in Atherton, California
Atherton, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Atherton, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.2% lower
      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
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower