Owego, New York vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 154.4% more expensive than Owego, New York.

You would need a salary of $180,651 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Owego, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Owego, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
457% more expensive in San Jose
than in Owego, New York
Owego, NY vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Owego, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  154.4% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  576.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  85.0% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher