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TEMPE vs. SAN JOSE
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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
$95,471
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
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
90.9% higher
Child Care
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Renter
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Food
15.9% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
249.9% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.3% lower
Commute
39.7% higher
Health
16.4% higher
Taxes
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Personal
4.7% higher
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