Rome, New York vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 159.0% more expensive than Rome, New York.

You would need a salary of $165,783 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rome, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Rome, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
633% more expensive in San Jose
than in Rome, New York
Rome, NY vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Rome, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  159.0% 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
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  963.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  83.9% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher