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SAN JOSE vs. FRESNO
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Jose, California vs. Fresno, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Fresno, California is
52.0%
cheaper
than San Jose, California.
You would need a salary of
$4,464,079
in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is
cheaper
than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Fresno
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to San Jose, Fresno is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
52.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
12.8% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
75.3% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
16.1% higher
Commute
32.6% lower
Health
13.6% lower
Taxes
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Personal
4.4% lower
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