Stafford, Texas vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 116.7% more expensive than Stafford, Texas.

You would need a salary of $357,613 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stafford, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Stafford, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
314% more expensive in San Jose
than in Stafford, Texas
Stafford, TX vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Stafford, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  116.7% 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
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  392.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  32.9% higher
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower

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