What is a pro or con of living in San Jose, Californiacompared to East Los Angeles, California?

Median Home Cost is 96% more expensive in San Jose.

What salary do I need to live in San Jose, California copmared to East Los Angeles, California?

A salary of $299,949 in East Los Angeles, California should increase to $456,721 in San Jose, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

EAST LOS ANGELES vs. SAN JOSE
Cost of Living Comparison

East Los Angeles, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 52.3% more expensive than East Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $456,721 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in East Los Angeles, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than East Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in San Jose
than in East Los Angeles, California

East Los Angeles, CA vs. San Jose, CA

Compared to East Los Angeles, San Jose is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

52.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

121.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.0% higher

Commute

5.2% lower

Health

19.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.2% higher

Cost of Food

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East Los Angeles, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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East Los Angeles, CA vs. San Jose, CA

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