Sandy Springs, Georgia vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 60.7% more expensive than Sandy Springs, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $80,344 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Sandy Springs, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in San Jose
than in Sandy Springs, Georgia
Sandy Springs, GA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Sandy Springs, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.7% higher
      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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher