Cost of Living Calculator - Kent, Washington vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 56.7% more expensive than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $117,609 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in San Jose
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Kent, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.7% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  161.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.7% higher
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower

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