Ripon, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 57.3% more expensive than Ripon, California.

You would need a salary of $117,959 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ripon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Ripon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in San Jose
than in Ripon, California
Ripon, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Ripon, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.3% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  35.9% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher