What is a pro or con of living in San Jose, Californiacompared to Richland, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 185% more expensive in San Jose.

What salary do I need to live in San Jose, California copmared to Richland, Washington?

A salary of $110,000 in Richland, Washington should increase to $236,028 in San Jose, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RICHLAND vs. SAN JOSE
Cost of Living Comparison

Richland, Washington vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 114.6% more expensive than Richland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $236,028 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richland, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Richland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in San Jose
than in Richland, Washington

Richland, WA vs. San Jose, CA

Compared to Richland, San Jose is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

114.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

248.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

22.2% higher

Commute

89.5% higher

Health

24.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

14.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Richland, Washington vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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