Cost of Living Calculator - Big Spring, Texas vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 188.2% more expensive than Big Spring, Texas.

You would need a salary of $216,153 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Spring, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Big Spring, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
863% more expensive in San Jose
than in Big Spring, Texas
Big Spring, TX vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Big Spring, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  188.2% 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
  26.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  955.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  120.8% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher

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