Highlands Ranch, Colorado vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 50.2% more expensive than Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $450,734 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Highlands Ranch, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in San Jose
than in Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Highlands Ranch, CO vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Highlands Ranch, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.2% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  31.4% higher
  Health
  29.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower