Chesapeake, Virginia vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 108.1% more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $145,692 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
229% more expensive in San Jose
than in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, VA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Chesapeake, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  108.1% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  271.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  49.2% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher