Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Plainview, New York


The cost of living in Plainview, New York is 22.7% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $80,394 in Plainview, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainview, New York is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Plainview
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Plainview, NY
Compared to San Jose, Plainview is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.1% higher
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher

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