San Jose, California vs. Watertown Town, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown Town, Massachusetts is 30.3% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $66,235 in Watertown Town, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown Town, Massachusetts is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Watertown Town
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Watertown Town, MA
Compared to San Jose, Watertown Town is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.9% higher
  Commute
  34.3% lower
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% higher