Round Rock, Texas vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 84.5% more expensive than Round Rock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $258,369 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Round Rock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Round Rock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in San Jose
than in Round Rock, Texas
Round Rock, TX vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Round Rock, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.5% 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
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  263.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  37.4% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher