What is a pro or con of living in San Jose, Californiacompared to North Reading, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 60% more expensive in San Jose.

What salary do I need to live in San Jose, California copmared to North Reading, Massachusetts?

A salary of $110,000 in North Reading, Massachusetts should increase to $162,320 in San Jose, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NORTH READING vs. SAN JOSE
Cost of Living Comparison

North Reading, Massachusetts vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 47.6% more expensive than North Reading, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $162,320 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in North Reading, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than North Reading, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in San Jose
than in North Reading, Massachusetts

North Reading, MA vs. San Jose, CA

Compared to North Reading, San Jose is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

47.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

88.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.9% lower

Commute

40.2% higher

Health

22.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

15.6% lower

Cost of Food

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North Reading, Massachusetts vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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