Seattle, Washington vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 28.1% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $96,097 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in San Jose
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Seattle, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  28.1% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  40.7% higher
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
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  Personal
  12.7% lower
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