Greenbelt, Maryland vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 100.2% more expensive than Greenbelt, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $214,199 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenbelt, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Greenbelt, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
314% more expensive in San Jose
than in Greenbelt, Maryland
Greenbelt, MD vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Greenbelt, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  100.2% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  422.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower