San Jose, California vs. Acton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Acton, California is 21.7% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $39,140 in Acton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Acton, California is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Acton
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Acton, CA
Compared to San Jose, Acton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% higher
  Commute
  25.2% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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