Madison, Alabama vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 118.3% more expensive than Madison, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $109,137 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Madison, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
232% more expensive in San Jose
than in Madison, Alabama
Madison, AL vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Madison, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  118.3% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  345.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  87.1% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
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  Personal
  2.3% higher
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