Fort Collins, Colorado vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 84.2% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $267,138 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in San Jose
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Fort Collins, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.2% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  72.8% higher
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher