Boone, North Carolina vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 121.6% more expensive than Boone, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $110,825 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boone, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Boone, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in San Jose
than in Boone, North Carolina
Boone, NC vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Boone, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  121.6% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  284.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  165.8% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher