Mill Creek, Washington vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 40.6% more expensive than Mill Creek, Washington.

You would need a salary of $140,615 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mill Creek, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Mill Creek, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in San Jose
than in Mill Creek, Washington
Mill Creek, WA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Mill Creek, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.6% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.4% higher
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher