Reno, Nevada vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 77.7% more expensive than Reno, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $159,917 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reno, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Reno, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in San Jose
than in Reno, Nevada
Reno, NV vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Reno, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.7% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  60.3% higher
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher