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SAN JOSE vs. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Jose, California vs. Los Angeles, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is
18.0%
cheaper
than San Jose, California.
You would need a salary of
$491,686
in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is
cheaper
than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Los Angeles
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to San Jose, Los Angeles is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
18.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
8.4% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
31.3% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.2% lower
Commute
9.5% higher
Health
16.4% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
0.3% lower
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