Lanham, Maryland vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 78.9% more expensive than Lanham, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $134,151 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lanham, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Lanham, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
208% more expensive in San Jose
than in Lanham, Maryland
Lanham, MD vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Lanham, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.9% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  216.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower