Queen Creek, Arizona vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 65.0% more expensive than Queen Creek, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $412,510 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Queen Creek, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Queen Creek, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in San Jose
than in Queen Creek, Arizona
Queen Creek, AZ vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Queen Creek, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.0% 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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  243.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher