San Jose, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 30.0% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $112,074 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Washington
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to San Jose, Washington is:
  Homeowner
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  30.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  11.3% lower
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  Personal
  0.9% higher
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