Aurora, Colorado vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 80.8% more expensive than Aurora, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $72,330 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Aurora, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in San Jose
than in Aurora, Colorado
Aurora, CO vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Aurora, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.8% 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  206.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  24.2% higher
  Health
  26.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower