Buffalo, New York vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 142.9% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $182,203 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
478% more expensive in San Jose
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Buffalo, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  142.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,075.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  47.5% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
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  Personal
  14.5% higher
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