Cost of Living Calculator - Stanford, California vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 51.4% cheaper than Stanford, California.

You would need a salary of $24,299 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanford, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is cheaper than Stanford, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in San Jose
than in Stanford, California
Stanford, CA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Stanford, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.4% lower
      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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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