Cost of Living Calculator - Maine, New York vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 165.8% more expensive than Maine, New York.

You would need a salary of $132,880 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Maine, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Maine, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
658% more expensive in San Jose
than in Maine, New York
Maine, NY vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Maine, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  165.8% 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
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  724.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  87.6% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher

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