What is a pro or con of living in San Jose, Californiacompared to Melbourne, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 240% more expensive in San Jose.

What salary do I need to live in San Jose, California copmared to Melbourne, Florida?

A salary of $141,000 in Melbourne, Florida should increase to $321,133 in San Jose, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MELBOURNE vs. SAN JOSE
Cost of Living Comparison

Melbourne, Florida vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 127.8% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $321,133 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
240% more expensive in San Jose
than in Melbourne, Florida

Melbourne, FL vs. San Jose, CA

Compared to Melbourne, San Jose is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

127.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

13.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

414.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.5% lower

Commute

81.1% higher

Health

7.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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