Austin, Texas vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 66.2% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $84,877 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in San Jose
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Austin, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  66.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  171.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  37.4% higher
  Health
  6.0% higher
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  Personal
  4.4% higher
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