Jacksonville, Florida vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 128.2% more expensive than Jacksonville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $273,885 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Jacksonville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
322% more expensive in San Jose
than in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville, FL vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Jacksonville, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  128.2% 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
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  456.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  48.9% higher
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher