Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Shasta Lake, California


The cost of living in Shasta Lake, California is 53.1% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $35,175 in Shasta Lake, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shasta Lake, California is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Shasta Lake
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Shasta Lake, CA
Compared to San Jose, Shasta Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.1% 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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  34.2% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower

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