Shrewsbury, Massachusetts vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 67.8% more expensive than Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $177,908 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in San Jose
than in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Shrewsbury, MA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Shrewsbury, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.8% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  49.5% higher
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower