San Tan Valley, Arizona vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 99.3% more expensive than San Tan Valley, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $259,036 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Tan Valley, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than San Tan Valley, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in San Jose
than in San Tan Valley, Arizona
San Tan Valley, AZ vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to San Tan Valley, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.3% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  341.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  38.5% higher
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher