Livermore, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 18.2% more expensive than Livermore, California.

You would need a salary of $94,557 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Livermore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Livermore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in San Jose
than in Livermore, California
Livermore, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Livermore, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  26.1% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower