Lake Mary, Florida vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 95.3% more expensive than Lake Mary, Florida.

You would need a salary of $117,166 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Mary, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Lake Mary, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in San Jose
than in Lake Mary, Florida
Lake Mary, FL vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Lake Mary, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.3% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  227.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher