Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Bedford, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Bedford, Massachusetts is 25.0% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $56,268 in Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bedford, Massachusetts is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Bedford
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Bedford, MA
Compared to San Jose, Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% higher

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