Monrovia, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 27.6% more expensive than Monrovia, California.

You would need a salary of $127,596 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monrovia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Monrovia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in San Jose
than in Monrovia, California
Monrovia, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Monrovia, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower