Sumas, Washington vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 95.8% more expensive than Sumas, Washington.

You would need a salary of $97,905 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sumas, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Sumas, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in San Jose
than in Sumas, Washington
Sumas, WA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Sumas, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.8% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  219.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.2% higher
  Commute
  62.0% higher
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower