Houston, Texas vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 125.1% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $162,094 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
377% more expensive in San Jose
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Houston, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  125.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  441.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  26.9% higher
  Health
  13.2% higher
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  Personal
  4.4% higher
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