Waco, Texas vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 172.5% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $136,248 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
467% more expensive in San Jose
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Waco, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  172.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  23.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  721.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  108.9% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
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  Personal
  11.6% higher
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