Stamford, Connecticut vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 52.6% more expensive than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $122,072 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in San Jose
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Stamford, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.6% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  244.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% lower
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower