Marlborough, Massachusetts vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 76.2% more expensive than Marlborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $211,475 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Marlborough, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in San Jose
than in Marlborough, Massachusetts
Marlborough, MA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Marlborough, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.2% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  178.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  50.4% higher
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower