Queens, New York vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 27.7% more expensive than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $178,847 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in San Jose
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Queens, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.3% lower
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower