Dale City, Virginia vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 84.9% more expensive than Dale City, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $138,650 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dale City, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Dale City, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
224% more expensive in San Jose
than in Dale City, Virginia
Dale City, VA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Dale City, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.9% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  213.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  29.8% higher
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower