Orem, Utah vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 94.6% more expensive than Orem, Utah.

You would need a salary of $194,570 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Orem, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Orem, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in San Jose
than in Orem, Utah
Orem, UT vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Orem, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.6% 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
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  206.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  76.6% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher