San Jose, California vs. Tega Cay, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tega Cay, South Carolina is 47.0% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $74,167 in Tega Cay, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tega Cay, South Carolina is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Tega Cay
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Tega Cay, SC
Compared to San Jose, Tega Cay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.0% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  38.3% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower