Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Arroyo Grande, California


The cost of living in Arroyo Grande, California is 28.8% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $53,408 in Arroyo Grande, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arroyo Grande, California is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Arroyo Grande
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Arroyo Grande, CA
Compared to San Jose, Arroyo Grande is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  37.3% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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