Syracuse, New York vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 155.6% more expensive than Syracuse, New York.

You would need a salary of $255,648 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Syracuse, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Syracuse, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
627% more expensive in San Jose
than in Syracuse, New York
Syracuse, NY vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Syracuse, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  155.6% 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
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,038.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  77.0% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher