Cost of Living Calculator - Compton, California vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 57.6% more expensive than Compton, California.

You would need a salary of $78,819 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Compton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Compton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in San Jose
than in Compton, California
Compton, CA vs San_Jose, CA
Compared to Compton, San_Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.6% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  147.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  6.2% lower
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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