Buena Park, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 39.7% more expensive than Buena Park, California.

You would need a salary of $132,716 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buena Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Buena Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in San Jose
than in Buena Park, California
Buena Park, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Buena Park, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  23.9% higher
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher