Christiansburg, Virginia vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 146.8% more expensive than Christiansburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $134,616 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Christiansburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Christiansburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
357% more expensive in San Jose
than in Christiansburg, Virginia
Christiansburg, VA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Christiansburg, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  146.8% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  437.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  108.3% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher