Wayne, New Jersey vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 59.6% more expensive than Wayne, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $159,614 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wayne, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Wayne, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in San Jose
than in Wayne, New Jersey
Wayne, NJ vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Wayne, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.6% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower