Newark, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 10.1% more expensive than Newark, California.

You would need a salary of $82,565 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Newark, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in San Jose
than in Newark, California
Newark, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Newark, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  27.1% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower