Cost of Living Calculator - Macon, Georgia vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 180.7% more expensive than Macon, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $210,562 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Macon, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Macon, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
738% more expensive in San Jose
than in Macon, Georgia
Macon, GA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Macon, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  180.7% 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
  21.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,179.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  78.7% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher

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