Richardson, Texas vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 92.5% more expensive than Richardson, Texas.

You would need a salary of $192,480 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richardson, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Richardson, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
188% more expensive in San Jose
than in Richardson, Texas
Richardson, TX vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Richardson, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.5% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  217.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  34.6% higher
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower