Highland, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 89.4% more expensive than Highland, California.

You would need a salary of $170,485 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Highland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in San Jose
than in Highland, California
Highland, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Highland, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.4% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  201.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  42.2% higher
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher