La Porte, Texas vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 129.9% more expensive than La Porte, Texas.

You would need a salary of $114,973 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in La Porte, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than La Porte, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
373% more expensive in San Jose
than in La Porte, Texas
La Porte, TX vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to La Porte, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  129.9% 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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  467.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  29.4% higher
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher

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