What is a pro or con of living in San Jose, Californiacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 83% more expensive in San Jose.

What salary do I need to live in San Jose, California copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $84,000 in Washington, District of Columbia should increase to $119,920 in San Jose, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WASHINGTON vs. SAN JOSE
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 42.8% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $119,920 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in San Jose
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. San Jose, CA

Compared to Washington, San Jose is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

42.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

80.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.7% lower

Commute

11.6% higher

Health

12.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. San Jose, CA

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