Ocean Springs, Mississippi vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 144.0% more expensive than Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $158,627 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Ocean Springs, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
405% more expensive in San Jose
than in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Ocean Springs, MS vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Ocean Springs, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  144.0% 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
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  531.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  67.4% higher
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower