Ballston Spa, New York vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 109.6% more expensive than Ballston Spa, New York.

You would need a salary of $121,540 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ballston Spa, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Ballston Spa, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
242% more expensive in San Jose
than in Ballston Spa, New York
Ballston Spa, NY vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Ballston Spa, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  109.6% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  375.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  69.7% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower