Williamsburg, Virginia vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 114.4% more expensive than Williamsburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $160,768 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Williamsburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in San Jose
than in Williamsburg, Virginia
Williamsburg, VA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Williamsburg, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  114.4% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  228.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  116.0% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher