Santa Monica, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 20.9% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $39,537 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in San Jose
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Santa Monica, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  20.9% lower
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  19.4% higher
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  Personal
  0.9% higher
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