College Park, Maryland vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 77.5% more expensive than College Park, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $124,277 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in College Park, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than College Park, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in San Jose
than in College Park, Maryland
College Park, MD vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to College Park, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.5% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  204.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  14.5% higher
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower