San Jose, California vs. Renton, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Renton, Washington is 32.7% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $60,530 in Renton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Renton, Washington 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 Renton
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Renton, WA
Compared to San Jose, Renton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.6% lower
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher