Elk Grove, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 57.2% more expensive than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $392,851 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in San Jose
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Elk Grove, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.2% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  18.0% higher
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower