Garden Grove, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 39.6% more expensive than Garden Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $189,870 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Garden Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Garden Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in San Jose
than in Garden Grove, California
Garden Grove, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Garden Grove, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  28.7% higher
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher