Atlanta, Georgia vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 96.5% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $172,943 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
225% more expensive in San Jose
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Atlanta, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.5% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  287.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  23.1% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher