Tempe, Arizona vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 90.9% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $229,130 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in San Jose
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Tempe, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  90.9% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  249.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  39.7% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
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  Personal
  4.7% higher
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