Phoenix, Arizona vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 97.8% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $173,068 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
186% more expensive in San Jose
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Phoenix, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  97.8% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  319.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  28.1% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
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  Personal
  4.7% higher
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