Yakima, Washington vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 131.4% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $115,716 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
274% more expensive in San Jose
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Yakima, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  131.4% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  332.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% higher
  Commute
  78.5% higher
  Health
  23.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher