Cost of Living Calculator - Lakewood, California vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 37.4% more expensive than Lakewood, California.

You would need a salary of $116,775 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Lakewood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in San Jose
than in Lakewood, California
Lakewood, CA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Lakewood, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.4% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower

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