Baltimore, Maryland vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 135.5% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $259,036 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
557% more expensive in San Jose
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Baltimore, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  135.5% 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
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  778.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher