Norton Shores, Michigan vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 144.9% more expensive than Norton Shores, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $183,656 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Norton Shores, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Norton Shores, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
385% more expensive in San Jose
than in Norton Shores, Michigan
Norton Shores, MI vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Norton Shores, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  144.9% 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
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  551.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  61.2% higher
  Health
  29.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher