Cary, North Carolina vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 88.6% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $301,754 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in San Jose
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Cary, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  88.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  74.8% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
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  Personal
  6.2% higher
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