Greenville, South Carolina vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 142.4% more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $193,912 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenville, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
230% more expensive in San Jose
than in Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville, SC vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Greenville, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  142.4% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  435.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  98.2% higher
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher