Cost of Living Calculator - Long Island, Maine vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 69.6% more expensive than Long Island, Maine.

You would need a salary of $127,169 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Island, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Long Island, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in San Jose
than in Long Island, Maine
Long Island, ME vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Long Island, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.6% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  84.6% higher
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower

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