Sterling, Virginia vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 62.1% more expensive than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $194,570 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in San Jose
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Sterling, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  62.1% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  5.6% higher
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  Personal
  11.3% lower
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