Gonzales, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 63.4% more expensive than Gonzales, California.

You would need a salary of $163,374 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gonzales, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Gonzales, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in San Jose
than in Gonzales, California
Gonzales, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Gonzales, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.4% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  43.3% higher
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher