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FAIRFAX vs. SAN JOSE
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Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfax, Virginia vs San Jose, California
The cost of living in San Jose, California is
45.1%
more expensive
than Fairfax, Virginia.
You would need a salary of
$435,186
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
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
45.1% higher
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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
Taxes
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Personal
8.2% lower
Cost of Food
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