Cost of Living Calculator - Memphis, Texas vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 224.8% more expensive than Memphis, Texas.

You would need a salary of $243,580 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Memphis, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1792% more expensive in San Jose
than in Memphis, Texas
Memphis, TX vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Memphis, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  224.8% 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
  28.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,819.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  148.8% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher

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