Santa Margarita, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 63.5% more expensive than Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $122,624 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in San Jose
than in Santa Margarita, California
Santa Margarita, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Santa Margarita, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  63.5% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  58.1% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
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  Personal
  1.4% higher
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