South Riding, Virginia vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 43.1% more expensive than South Riding, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $143,142 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Riding, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than South Riding, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in San Jose
than in South Riding, Virginia
South Riding, VA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to South Riding, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower