Centennial, Colorado vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 60.4% more expensive than Centennial, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $216,604 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Centennial, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Centennial, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in San Jose
than in Centennial, Colorado
Centennial, CO vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Centennial, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.4% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  31.9% higher
  Health
  26.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower