Cincinnati, Ohio vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 147.7% more expensive than Cincinnati, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $141,187 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Cincinnati, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
461% more expensive in San Jose
than in Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati, OH vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Cincinnati, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  147.7% 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
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  595.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  61.3% higher
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher