Kettering, Ohio vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 155.3% more expensive than Kettering, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $178,741 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kettering, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Kettering, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
506% more expensive in San Jose
than in Kettering, Ohio
Kettering, OH vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Kettering, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  155.3% 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
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  594.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  92.6% higher
  Health
  19.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher