Hackensack, New Jersey vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 74.9% more expensive than Hackensack, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $87,469 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Hackensack, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
215% more expensive in San Jose
than in Hackensack, New Jersey
Hackensack, NJ vs. San_Jose, CA
Compared to Hackensack, San_Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.9% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  243.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower