Manchester, New Hampshire vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 104.2% more expensive than Manchester, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $234,805 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Manchester, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
239% more expensive in San Jose
than in Manchester, New Hampshire
Manchester, NH vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Manchester, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  104.2% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  316.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  72.6% higher
  Health
  29.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower