Springfield, Virginia vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 50.6% more expensive than Springfield, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $158,088 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Springfield, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in San Jose
than in Springfield, Virginia
Springfield, VA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Springfield, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.6% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower

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