San Jose, California vs. Pontiac, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pontiac, Michigan is 61.2% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $19,395 in Pontiac, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pontiac, Michigan is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Pontiac
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Pontiac, MI
Compared to San Jose, Pontiac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.2% 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
  20.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  25.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher