Lorain, Ohio vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 203.2% more expensive than Lorain, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $227,433 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lorain, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Lorain, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
944% more expensive in San Jose
than in Lorain, Ohio
Lorain, OH vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Lorain, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  203.2% 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
  21.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,273.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  106.8% higher
  Health
  27.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher