Vallejo, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 64.9% more expensive than Vallejo, California.

You would need a salary of $34,294 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vallejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Vallejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in San Jose
than in Vallejo, California
Vallejo, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Vallejo, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.9% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  22.1% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower