Short Hills, New Jersey vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 15.4% cheaper than Short Hills, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $42,323 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Short Hills, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is cheaper than Short Hills, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in San Jose
than in Short Hills, New Jersey
Short Hills, NJ vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Short Hills, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower