New York, New York vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 27.5% more expensive than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $382,562 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in San Jose
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to New York, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.7% lower
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower