San Jose, California vs. Whidbey Island Station, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whidbey Island Station, Washington is 57.2% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $21,419 in Whidbey Island Station, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whidbey Island Station, Washington is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Whidbey Island Station
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Whidbey Island Station, WA
Compared to San Jose, Whidbey Island Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.2% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.9% lower
  Commute
  40.9% lower
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower