Boca Raton, Florida vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 78.0% more expensive than Boca Raton, Florida.

You would need a salary of $80,091 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boca Raton, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Boca Raton, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in San Jose
than in Boca Raton, Florida
Boca Raton, FL vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Boca Raton, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.0% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  193.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower