Farmington Hills, Michigan vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 101.7% more expensive than Farmington Hills, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $100,844 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Farmington Hills, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
247% more expensive in San Jose
than in Farmington Hills, Michigan
Farmington Hills, MI vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Farmington Hills, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  101.7% 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  280.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  34.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower