Cost of Living Calculator - Brookline, Massachusetts vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 5.8% more expensive than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $52,904 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in San Jose
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Brookline, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  21.5% higher
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower

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