Apache Junction, Arizona vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 114.1% more expensive than Apache Junction, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $107,072 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Apache Junction, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Apache Junction, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
221% more expensive in San Jose
than in Apache Junction, Arizona
Apache Junction, AZ vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Apache Junction, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  114.1% 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
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  367.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  62.7% higher
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher