Sammamish, Washington vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 2.0% more expensive than Sammamish, Washington.

You would need a salary of $50,996 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sammamish, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Sammamish, Washington
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
33% more expensive in San Jose
than in Sammamish, Washington
Sammamish, WA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Sammamish, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.9% higher
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower