Smyrna, Georgia vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 89.3% more expensive than Smyrna, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $94,630 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Smyrna, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Smyrna, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in San Jose
than in Smyrna, Georgia
Smyrna, GA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Smyrna, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.3% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  248.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  23.0% higher
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher