Cost of Living Calculator - Bedford, Massachusetts vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 33.3% more expensive than Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $66,646 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Bedford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in San Jose
than in Bedford, Massachusetts
Bedford, MA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Bedford, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  58.4% higher
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower

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