Edison, New Jersey vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 65.5% more expensive than Edison, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $827,490 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Edison, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Edison, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in San Jose
than in Edison, New Jersey
Edison, NJ vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Edison, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.5% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower