Mesa, Arizona vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 98.3% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $148,755 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
178% more expensive in San Jose
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Mesa, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  98.3% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  299.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  32.5% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
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  Personal
  5.6% higher
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