Boise City, Idaho vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 84.5% more expensive than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $239,914 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in San Jose
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise City, ID vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Boise City, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.5% 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
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  231.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  78.7% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher