Benicia, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 35.8% more expensive than Benicia, California.

You would need a salary of $101,864 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Benicia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Benicia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in San Jose
than in Benicia, California
Benicia, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Benicia, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.8% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  25.1% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower