Cost of Living Calculator - Laurel, Maryland vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 75.4% more expensive than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $289,356 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
186% more expensive in San Jose
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Laurel, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.4% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  204.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower

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