Falmouth, Maine vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 57.0% more expensive than Falmouth, Maine.

You would need a salary of $78,524 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Falmouth, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Falmouth, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in San Jose
than in Falmouth, Maine
Falmouth, ME vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Falmouth, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.0% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  91.4% higher
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower