Knoxville, Tennessee vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 140.0% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $215,960 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
276% more expensive in San Jose
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Knoxville, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  140.0% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  478.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  84.6% higher
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% higher