Santa Ana, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 48.5% more expensive than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $111,360 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in San Jose
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Santa Ana, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.5% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  34.2% higher
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower