Boston, New York vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 121.0% more expensive than Boston, New York.

You would need a salary of $110,483 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Boston, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
277% more expensive in San Jose
than in Boston, New York
Boston, NY vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Boston, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  121.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  375.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  47.6% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
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  Personal
  13.5% higher
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