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LOS ANGELES vs. SAN JOSE
Cost of Living Comparison
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Los Angeles, California vs. San Jose, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in San Jose, California is
22.0%
more expensive
than Los Angeles, California.
You would need a salary of
$854,125
in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is
more expensive
than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in San Jose
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Los Angeles, San Jose is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
22.0% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
9.2% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
45.5% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.3% higher
Commute
8.7% lower
Health
19.7% higher
Taxes
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Personal
0.3% higher
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