Cost of Living Calculator - San Carlos, California vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 32.8% cheaper than San Carlos, California.

You would need a salary of $50,448 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Carlos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is cheaper than San Carlos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in San Jose
than in San Carlos, California
San Carlos, CA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to San Carlos, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% lower
      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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower

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