Spokane, Washington vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 118.1% more expensive than Spokane, Washington.

You would need a salary of $99,214 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Spokane, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
209% more expensive in San Jose
than in Spokane, Washington
Spokane, WA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Spokane, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.1% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  360.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% higher
  Commute
  65.8% higher
  Health
  27.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher