San Jose, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 18.0% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $98,344 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Los Angeles
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to San Jose, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower