Blacksburg, Virginia vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 125.1% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $112,565 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
227% more expensive in San Jose
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Blacksburg, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  125.1% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  242.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  143.2% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher