Columbia, Maryland vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 81.7% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $127,219 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in San Jose
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Columbia, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.7% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  187.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  39.9% higher
  Health
  24.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower