What is a pro or con of living in San Jose, Californiacompared to Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 177% more expensive in San Jose.

What salary do I need to live in San Jose, California copmared to Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina should increase to $155,948 in San Jose, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FUQUAY VARINA vs. SAN JOSE
Cost of Living Comparison

Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 107.9% more expensive than Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $155,948 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in San Jose
than in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina

Fuquay Varina, NC vs. San Jose, CA

Compared to Fuquay Varina, San Jose is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

107.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

297.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.3% lower

Commute

49.7% higher

Health

13.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.2% higher

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Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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