Auburn, Alabama vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 120.3% more expensive than Auburn, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $110,143 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Auburn, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
253% more expensive in San Jose
than in Auburn, Alabama
Auburn, AL vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Auburn, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  120.3% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  285.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  89.5% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower