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SEATTLE vs. SAN JOSE
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Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs San Jose, California

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 28.1% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $252,414 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in San Jose
than in Seattle, Washington

Seattle, WA vs San Jose, CA

Compared to Seattle, San Jose is:

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28.1% higher

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Food

4.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

40.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

40.7% higher

Commute

9.8% higher

Health

22.1% higher

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Personal

12.7% lower

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