College Station, Texas vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 142.9% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $242,938 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
277% more expensive in San Jose
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to College Station, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  142.9% 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
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  308.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  115.4% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% higher