San Jose, California vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 52.0% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $96,093 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to San Jose, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.0% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower