Jefferson, New York vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 142.7% more expensive than Jefferson, New York.

You would need a salary of $121,332 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Jefferson, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
469% more expensive in San Jose
than in Jefferson, New York
Jefferson, NY vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Jefferson, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  142.7% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  576.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  42.5% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher