San Jose, California vs. Bodega Bay, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bodega Bay, California is 7.3% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $92,651 in Bodega Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bodega Bay, California is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% cheaper in Bodega Bay
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Bodega Bay, CA
Compared to San Jose, Bodega Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher