Memphis, Tennessee vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 177.4% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $277,419 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
698% more expensive in San Jose
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Memphis, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  177.4% 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
  21.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,069.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  59.8% higher
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% higher