San Jose, California vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 58.8% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $90,558 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in College Station
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. College Station, TX
Compared to San Jose, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.8% 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
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  53.6% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower