Dayton, New Jersey vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 68.6% more expensive than Dayton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $177,059 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Dayton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in San Jose
than in Dayton, New Jersey
Dayton, NJ vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Dayton, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.6% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  182.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower