Essex, Maryland vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 117.0% more expensive than Essex, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $108,476 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Essex, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Essex, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
391% more expensive in San Jose
than in Essex, Maryland
Essex, MD vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Essex, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  117.0% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  464.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  28.2% higher
  Health
  26.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower