Colonie, New York vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 106.1% more expensive than Colonie, New York.

You would need a salary of $103,068 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Colonie, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Colonie, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
251% more expensive in San Jose
than in Colonie, New York
Colonie, NY vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Colonie, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  106.1% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  320.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  69.3% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower