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SAN DIEGO vs. SAN JOSE
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San Diego, California vs. San Jose, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in San Jose, California is
34.0%
more expensive
than San Diego, California.
You would need a salary of
$154,146
in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is
more expensive
than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in San Jose
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to San Diego, San Jose is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
34.0% higher
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Food
3.6% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
55.5% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.8% lower
Commute
25.6% higher
Health
21.0% higher
Taxes
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Personal
0.8% lower
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