Raleigh, North Carolina vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 110.0% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $117,998 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in San Jose
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Raleigh, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  110.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  266.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  70.4% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
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  Personal
  6.8% higher
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