Folsom, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 44.9% more expensive than Folsom, California.

You would need a salary of $144,879 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Folsom, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Folsom, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in San Jose
than in Folsom, California
Folsom, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Folsom, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower