San Jose, California vs. Bedford, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bedford, Virginia is 60.9% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $19,535 in Bedford, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bedford, Virginia is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Bedford
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Bedford, VA
Compared to San Jose, Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.9% 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
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  49.7% lower
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower