Bayonne, New Jersey vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 65.0% more expensive than Bayonne, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $82,502 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bayonne, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Bayonne, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in San Jose
than in Bayonne, New Jersey
Bayonne, NJ vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Bayonne, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.0% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower