Chandler, Arizona vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 85.8% more expensive than Chandler, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $278,738 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chandler, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Chandler, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in San Jose
than in Chandler, Arizona
Chandler, AZ vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Chandler, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.8% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  34.8% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher