Short Pump, Virginia vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 98.7% more expensive than Short Pump, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $298,059 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Short Pump, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Short Pump, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in San Jose
than in Short Pump, Virginia
Short Pump, VA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Short Pump, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.7% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  199.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  80.6% higher
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower