El Paso, Texas vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 162.2% more expensive than El Paso, Texas.

You would need a salary of $152,073 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than El Paso, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
505% more expensive in San Jose
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to El Paso, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  162.2% 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
  23.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  668.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  64.3% higher
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher