Del Mar, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 43.9% cheaper than Del Mar, California.

You would need a salary of $28,031 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Del Mar, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is cheaper than Del Mar, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in San Jose
than in Del Mar, California
Del Mar, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Del Mar, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% lower
      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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  22.8% higher
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower