Riverside, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 60.3% more expensive than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $200,410 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in San Jose
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Riverside, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.3% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower