What is a pro or con of living in San Jose, Californiacompared to Hillsboro, Oregon?

Median Home Cost is 122% more expensive in San Jose.

What salary do I need to live in San Jose, California copmared to Hillsboro, Oregon?

A salary of $80,000 in Hillsboro, Oregon should increase to $142,031 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.

HILLSBORO vs. SAN JOSE
Cost of Living Comparison

Hillsboro, Oregon vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 77.5% more expensive than Hillsboro, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $142,031 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillsboro, Oregon.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Hillsboro, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in San Jose
than in Hillsboro, Oregon

Hillsboro, OR vs. San Jose, CA

Compared to Hillsboro, San Jose is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

77.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

164.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.0% higher

Commute

23.4% higher

Health

19.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Hillsboro, Oregon vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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