Wilmington, Massachusetts vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 50.8% more expensive than Wilmington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $180,926 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Wilmington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in San Jose
than in Wilmington, Massachusetts
Wilmington, MA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Wilmington, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.8% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  46.0% higher
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower