Cost of Living Calculator - Fair Oaks, California vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 56.4% more expensive than Fair Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $117,274 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fair Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Fair Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in San Jose
than in Fair Oaks, California
Fair Oaks, CA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Fair Oaks, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.4% 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)
  120.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  23.5% higher
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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