Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Shoreline, Washington


The cost of living in Shoreline, Washington is 26.1% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $36,953 in Shoreline, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shoreline, Washington is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Shoreline
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Shoreline, WA
Compared to San Jose, Shoreline is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.3% lower
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher

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