Cost of Living Calculator - Carpinteria, California vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 13.3% more expensive than Carpinteria, California.

You would need a salary of $56,671 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carpinteria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Carpinteria, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
18% more expensive in San Jose
than in Carpinteria, California
Carpinteria, CA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Carpinteria, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  40.5% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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