El Segundo, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 13.6% cheaper than El Segundo, California.

You would need a salary of $86,415 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Segundo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is cheaper than El Segundo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in San Jose
than in El Segundo, California
El Segundo, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to El Segundo, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower