Cost of Living Calculator - Belfast, Maine vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 140.2% more expensive than Belfast, Maine.

You would need a salary of $180,168 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Belfast, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Belfast, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
268% more expensive in San Jose
than in Belfast, Maine
Belfast, ME vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Belfast, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  140.2% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  409.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  95.6% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher

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