Cost of Living Calculator - Covington, Louisiana vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 118.3% more expensive than Covington, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $156,634 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Covington, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
301% more expensive in San Jose
than in Covington, Louisiana
Covington, LA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Covington, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.3% 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)
  368.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  45.1% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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