Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Westlake, Texas


The cost of living in Westlake, Texas is 25.2% more expensive than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $62,581 in Westlake, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Westlake, Texas is more expensive than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Westlake
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Westlake, TX
Compared to San Jose, Westlake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% higher
      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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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