Vacaville, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 61.0% more expensive than Vacaville, California.

You would need a salary of $190,037 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vacaville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Vacaville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in San Jose
than in Vacaville, California
Vacaville, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Vacaville, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.0% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  44.6% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower