Norwalk, Connecticut vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 78.7% more expensive than Norwalk, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $160,848 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Norwalk, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
124% more expensive in San Jose
than in Norwalk, Connecticut
Norwalk, CT vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Norwalk, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.7% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  23.3% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower