Port Lavaca, Texas vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 178.9% more expensive than Port Lavaca, Texas.

You would need a salary of $209,144 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Lavaca, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Port Lavaca, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
594% more expensive in San Jose
than in Port Lavaca, Texas
Port Lavaca, TX vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Port Lavaca, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  178.9% 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
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  673.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  119.2% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher