San Jose, California vs. Anacortes, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anacortes, Washington is 38.6% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $36,865 in Anacortes, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anacortes, Washington is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Anacortes
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Anacortes, WA
Compared to San Jose, Anacortes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.6% lower
  Commute
  40.7% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher