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SAN JOSE vs. WASHINGTON
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San Jose, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is
30.0%
cheaper
than San Jose, California.
You would need a salary of
$63,742
in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is
cheaper
than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Washington
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to San Jose, Washington is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
30.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
0.4% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
44.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
9.5% higher
Commute
10.4% lower
Health
11.3% lower
Taxes
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Personal
0.9% higher
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