Brownsville, Texas vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 192.9% more expensive than Brownsville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $87,875 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Brownsville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
628% more expensive in San Jose
than in Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville, TX vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Brownsville, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  192.9% 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
  26.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,038.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  76.4% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  36.5% higher