San Jose, California vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 36.4% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $31,814 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Elk Grove
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to San Jose, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher