Fairfax, Virginia vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 45.1% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $217,611 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in San Jose
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Fairfax, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  45.1% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
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  Personal
  8.2% lower
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