What is a pro or con of living in La Quinta, Californiacompared to San Jose, California?

Median Home Cost is 40% cheaper in La Quinta.

What salary do I need to live in La Quinta, California copmared to San Jose, California?

A salary of $75,000 in San Jose, California could decrease to $47,581 in La Quinta, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SAN JOSE vs. LA QUINTA
Cost of Living Comparison

San Jose, California vs. La Quinta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Quinta, California is 36.6% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $47,581 in La Quinta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, La Quinta, California is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in La Quinta
than in San Jose, California

San Jose, CA vs. La Quinta, CA

Compared to San Jose, La Quinta is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

58.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.6% higher

Commute

13.0% lower

Health

18.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.2% higher

Cost of Food

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San Jose, California vs. La Quinta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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