Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Amherst, Ohio


The cost of living in Amherst, Ohio is 61.7% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $28,709 in Amherst, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, Ohio is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Amherst
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Amherst, OH
Compared to San Jose, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.7% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  52.4% lower
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower

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