Denver, Colorado vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 68.2% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $168,232 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in San Jose
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Denver, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.2% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  28.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher