Cost of Living Calculator - El Monte, California vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 49.9% more expensive than El Monte, California.

You would need a salary of $74,965 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Monte, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than El Monte, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in San Jose
than in El Monte, California
El_Monte, CA vs San_Jose, CA
Compared to El_Monte, San_Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher

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