Columbia, South Carolina vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 154.4% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $101,775 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
480% more expensive in San Jose
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Columbia, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  154.4% 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
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  634.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  97.6% higher
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher