Covington, Kentucky vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 163.8% more expensive than Covington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $131,902 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Covington, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
597% more expensive in San Jose
than in Covington, Kentucky
Covington, KY vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Covington, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  163.8% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  890.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  57.9% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% higher