San Jose, California vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 21.6% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $58,814 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in New York
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. New York, NY
Compared to San Jose, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.5% higher
  Commute
  19.9% higher
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher