Prescott, Arizona vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 76.1% more expensive than Prescott, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $75,717 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Prescott, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Prescott, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in San Jose
than in Prescott, Arizona
Prescott, AZ vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Prescott, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.1% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  82.1% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher