Annandale, Virginia vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 41.7% more expensive than Annandale, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $141,727 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Annandale, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Annandale, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in San Jose
than in Annandale, Virginia
Annandale, VA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Annandale, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.7% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower