Davis, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 39.6% more expensive than Davis, California.

You would need a salary of $111,688 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Davis, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Davis, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in San Jose
than in Davis, California
Davis, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Davis, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  55.0% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower