What is a pro or con of living in San Jose, Californiacompared to Charlottesville, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 175% more expensive in San Jose.

What salary do I need to live in San Jose, California copmared to Charlottesville, Virginia?

A salary of $90,000 in Charlottesville, Virginia should increase to $180,336 in San Jose, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLOTTESVILLE vs. SAN JOSE
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlottesville, Virginia vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 100.4% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $180,336 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in San Jose
than in Charlottesville, Virginia

Charlottesville, VA vs. San Jose, CA

Compared to Charlottesville, San Jose is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

100.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

12.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

246.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.6% lower

Commute

109.7% higher

Health

1.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Charlottesville, Virginia vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charlottesville, VA vs. San Jose, CA

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