Fulton, Maryland vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 38.0% more expensive than Fulton, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $68,999 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fulton, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Fulton, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in San Jose
than in Fulton, Maryland
Fulton, MD vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Fulton, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  34.8% higher
  Health
  24.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower