Spotswood, New Jersey vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 78.7% more expensive than Spotswood, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $89,360 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Spotswood, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Spotswood, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
191% more expensive in San Jose
than in Spotswood, New Jersey
Spotswood, NJ vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Spotswood, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.7% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  212.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower