Cost of Living Calculator - Albany, California vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 0.6% more expensive than Albany, California.

You would need a salary of $50,305 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Albany, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
23% more expensive in San Jose
than in Albany, California
Albany, CA vs San_Jose, CA
Compared to Albany, San_Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  23.1% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower

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