Niskayuna, New York vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 112.7% more expensive than Niskayuna, New York.

You would need a salary of $159,496 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Niskayuna, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Niskayuna, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
188% more expensive in San Jose
than in Niskayuna, New York
Niskayuna, NY vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Niskayuna, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.7% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  290.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  85.5% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher