Greensboro, North Carolina vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 160.0% more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $233,978 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
415% more expensive in San Jose
than in Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro, NC vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Greensboro, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  160.0% 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
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  597.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  100.5% higher
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher