San Jose, California vs. Carson City, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carson City, Nevada is 48.5% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $25,744 in Carson City, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson City, Nevada is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Carson City
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Carson City, NV
Compared to San Jose, Carson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.5% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  44.6% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower