Madera, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 112.9% more expensive than Madera, California.

You would need a salary of $187,327 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madera, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Madera, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
237% more expensive in San Jose
than in Madera, California
Madera, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Madera, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.9% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  312.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  55.5% higher
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher