Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Alabama vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 118.3% more expensive than Madison, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $458,382 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Madison, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
232% more expensive in San Jose
than in Madison, Alabama
Madison, AL vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Madison, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.3% 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  345.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  87.1% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher

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