Westborough, Massachusetts vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 60.8% more expensive than Westborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $160,808 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Westborough, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Westborough, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in San Jose
than in Westborough, Massachusetts
Westborough, MA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Westborough, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.8% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  53.3% higher
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower