Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Centralia, Washington


The cost of living in Centralia, Washington is 56.4% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $21,817 in Centralia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Centralia, Washington is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Centralia
than in San Jose, California
San_Jose, CA vs Centralia, WA
Compared to San_Jose, Centralia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.4% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.2% lower
  Commute
  45.4% lower
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower

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