San Jose, California vs. Long Island, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Island, Maine is 41.0% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $29,488 in Long Island, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Island, Maine is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Long Island
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Long Island, ME
Compared to San Jose, Long Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.0% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  45.8% lower
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher