Dayton, Ohio vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 202.4% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $108,861 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1032% more expensive in San Jose
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Dayton, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  202.4% 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
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,881.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  86.2% higher
  Health
  19.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher