Cost of Living Calculator - Orinda, California vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 39.7% cheaper than Orinda, California.

You would need a salary of $45,257 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Orinda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is cheaper than Orinda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in San Jose
than in Orinda, California
Orinda, CA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Orinda, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% lower
      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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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