What is a pro or con of living in San Jose, Californiacompared to Biltmore Forest, North Carolina?

Childcare is 61% more expensive in San Jose.

What salary do I need to live in San Jose, California copmared to Biltmore Forest, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Biltmore Forest, North Carolina should increase to $53,858 in San Jose, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BILTMORE FOREST vs. SAN JOSE
Cost of Living Comparison

Biltmore Forest, North Carolina vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 7.7% more expensive than Biltmore Forest, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,858 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Biltmore Forest, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Biltmore Forest, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
61% more expensive in San Jose
than in Biltmore Forest, North Carolina

Biltmore Forest, NC vs. San Jose, CA

Compared to Biltmore Forest, San Jose is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.0% higher

Commute

75.2% higher

Health

12.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Biltmore Forest, North Carolina vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Biltmore Forest, NC vs. San Jose, CA

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