Quincy, Massachusetts vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 51.2% more expensive than Quincy, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $166,315 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Quincy, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Quincy, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in San Jose
than in Quincy, Massachusetts
Quincy, MA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Quincy, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.2% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower