Somerville, New Jersey vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 80.7% more expensive than Somerville, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $171,639 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Somerville, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
189% more expensive in San Jose
than in Somerville, New Jersey
Somerville, NJ vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Somerville, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.7% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  217.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  19.2% higher
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower