San Jose, California vs. Hillsboro, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hillsboro, Oregon is 43.7% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $59,142 in Hillsboro, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hillsboro, Oregon is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Hillsboro
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Hillsboro, OR
Compared to San Jose, Hillsboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.7% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower