Atascadero, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 54.8% more expensive than Atascadero, California.

You would need a salary of $77,394 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atascadero, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Atascadero, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in San Jose
than in Atascadero, California
Atascadero, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Atascadero, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.8% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  56.0% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher