San Jose, California vs. Andover, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Andover, Massachusetts is 28.5% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $64,381 in Andover, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Andover, Massachusetts is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Andover
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Andover, MA
Compared to San Jose, Andover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% lower
      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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  17.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher