San Jose, California vs. Waco, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 63.3% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $20,184 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Waco
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Waco, TX
Compared to San Jose, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.3% 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
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  52.1% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower