Lake Tapps, Washington vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 47.4% more expensive than Lake Tapps, Washington.

You would need a salary of $147,361 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Tapps, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Lake Tapps, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in San Jose
than in Lake Tapps, Washington
Lake Tapps, WA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Lake Tapps, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.4% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.1% higher
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  22.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower

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