San Jose, California vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 40.6% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $130,772 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Denver
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Denver, CO
Compared to San Jose, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.6% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower