Alameda, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 2.4% more expensive than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $76,786 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in San Jose
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Alameda, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  2.4% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
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  Personal
  7.5% lower
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