Olympia, Washington vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 92.1% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $240,170 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in San Jose
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Olympia, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.1% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  215.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.1% higher
  Commute
  65.8% higher
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher