Vancouver, Washington vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 82.2% more expensive than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $153,051 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in San Jose
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Vancouver, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.2% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  216.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% higher
  Commute
  20.9% higher
  Health
  18.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower