Fremont, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 3.0% cheaper than Fremont, California.

You would need a salary of $160,014 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fremont, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is cheaper than Fremont, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in San Jose
than in Fremont, California
Fremont, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Fremont, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% lower
      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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  21.3% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower