Madison, Wisconsin vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 112.0% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $42,406 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
250% more expensive in San Jose
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Madison, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.0% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  290.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  76.0% higher
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher