San Jose, California vs. Orem, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orem, Utah is 48.6% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $30,837 in Orem, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orem, Utah is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Orem
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Orem, UT
Compared to San Jose, Orem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% 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
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  43.4% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower