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OAKLAND vs. SAN JOSE
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Cost of Living Calculator - Oakland, California vs San Jose, California

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 21.8% more expensive than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $231,491 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in San Jose
than in Oakland, California

Oakland, CA vs San Jose, CA

Compared to Oakland, San Jose is:

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21.8% higher

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2.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

37.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.2% higher

Commute

20.0% higher

Health

7.8% lower

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Personal

6.1% lower

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