Cost of Living Calculator - Northborough, Massachusetts vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 70.2% more expensive than Northborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $127,672 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Northborough, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Northborough, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in San Jose
than in Northborough, Massachusetts
Northborough, MA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Northborough, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.2% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  57.1% higher
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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