Macomb, Michigan vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 88.1% more expensive than Macomb, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $225,722 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Macomb, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Macomb, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
221% more expensive in San Jose
than in Macomb, Michigan
Macomb, MI vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Macomb, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.1% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  231.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  7.2% higher
  Health
  34.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher