Fargo, North Dakota vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 140.2% more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $192,179 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
323% more expensive in San Jose
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Fargo, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  140.2% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  350.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  95.3% higher
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher