San Jose, California vs. Reno, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reno, Nevada is 43.7% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $33,767 in Reno, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reno, Nevada is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Reno
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Reno, NV
Compared to San Jose, Reno 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower