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Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Los Angeles, California

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

You would need a salary of $168,005 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
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  18.0% lower
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  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.3% lower
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  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
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  Personal
  0.3% lower
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