Cost of Living Calculator - Sonoma, California vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 26.6% more expensive than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $189,939 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Sonoma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in San Jose
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Sonoma, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  39.0% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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