Ithaca, New York vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 118.5% more expensive than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $81,805 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Ithaca, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
255% more expensive in San Jose
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Ithaca, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.5% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  314.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  86.9% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher