San Jose, California vs. Sammamish, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sammamish, Washington is 2.0% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $107,851 in Sammamish, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sammamish, Washington is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
24% cheaper in Sammamish
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Sammamish, WA
Compared to San Jose, Sammamish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.3% lower
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher