Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, New Jersey vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 117.8% more expensive than Columbia, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $108,916 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Columbia, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
300% more expensive in San Jose
than in Columbia, New Jersey
Columbia, NJ vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Columbia, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  117.8% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  413.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  36.3% higher
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower

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