What is a pro or con of living in San Jose, Californiacompared to Southern Pines, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 167% more expensive in San Jose.

What salary do I need to live in San Jose, California copmared to Southern Pines, North Carolina?

A salary of $67,000 in Southern Pines, North Carolina should increase to $144,050 in San Jose, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SOUTHERN PINES vs. SAN JOSE
Cost of Living Comparison

Southern Pines, North Carolina vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 115.0% more expensive than Southern Pines, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $144,050 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Southern Pines, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Southern Pines, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in San Jose
than in Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, NC vs. San Jose, CA

Compared to Southern Pines, San Jose is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

115.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

13.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

265.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.3% lower

Commute

114.5% higher

Health

0.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Southern Pines, North Carolina vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Southern Pines, NC vs. San Jose, CA

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