Richmond, Texas vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 100.2% more expensive than Richmond, Texas.

You would need a salary of $600,559 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Richmond, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
223% more expensive in San Jose
than in Richmond, Texas
Richmond, TX vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Richmond, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  100.2% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  282.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower