Cost of Living Calculator - Carson City, Nevada vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 94.2% more expensive than Carson City, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $359,304 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carson City, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Carson City, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in San Jose
than in Carson City, Nevada
Carson City, NV vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Carson City, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.2% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  207.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  80.4% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher

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