Laredo, Texas vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 162.2% more expensive than Laredo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $152,073 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laredo, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Laredo, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
517% more expensive in San Jose
than in Laredo, Texas
Laredo, TX vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Laredo, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  162.2% 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
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  589.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  58.3% higher
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher