Houma, Louisiana vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 145.2% more expensive than Houma, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $196,123 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houma, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Houma, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
628% more expensive in San Jose
than in Houma, Louisiana
Houma, LA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Houma, 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
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  526.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  57.8% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher