West Haven, Connecticut vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 100.4% more expensive than West Haven, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $342,637 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Haven, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than West Haven, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
318% more expensive in San Jose
than in West Haven, Connecticut
West Haven, CT vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to West Haven, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  100.4% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  447.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.2% lower
  Commute
  40.3% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower