Flint, Michigan vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 201.5% more expensive than Flint, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $377 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Flint, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Flint, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2327% more expensive in San Jose
than in Flint, Michigan
Flint, MI vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Flint, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  201.5% 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
  29.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5,256.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  29.3% higher
  Health
  37.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher