Columbus, Ohio vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 148.8% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $261,285 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
438% more expensive in San Jose
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Columbus, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  148.8% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  536.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  67.6% higher
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher