Cost of Living Calculator - Gastonia, North Carolina vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 145.2% more expensive than Gastonia, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $318,700 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gastonia, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Gastonia, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
334% more expensive in San Jose
than in Gastonia, North Carolina
Gastonia, NC vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Gastonia, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  145.2% 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
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  563.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  77.9% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher

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