Barstow, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 138.9% more expensive than Barstow, California.

You would need a salary of $262,778 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Barstow, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Barstow, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
379% more expensive in San Jose
than in Barstow, California
Barstow, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Barstow, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  138.9% 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
  20.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  628.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  52.5% higher
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher