Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Valley Center, California


The cost of living in Valley Center, California is 24.9% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $56,305 in Valley Center, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valley Center, California is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Valley Center
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Valley Center, CA
Compared to San Jose, Valley Center is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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