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Cost of Living Calculator - Los Angeles, California vs San Jose, California

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 22.0% more expensive than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $246,465 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
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• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in San Jose
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Los Angeles, San Jose is:
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  22.0% higher
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  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% higher
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  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  19.7% higher
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  Personal
  0.3% higher
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