Dallas, Texas vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 112.9% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $232,030 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
301% more expensive in San Jose
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Dallas, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.9% 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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  367.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  28.9% higher
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower