Cost of Living Calculator - Augusta, Maine vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 159.3% more expensive than Augusta, Maine.

You would need a salary of $194,514 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Augusta, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Augusta, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
401% more expensive in San Jose
than in Augusta, Maine
Augusta, ME vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Augusta, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  159.3% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  604.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  135.2% higher
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher

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