Cost of Living Calculator - Swansea, Massachusetts vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 97.6% more expensive than Swansea, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $148,233 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Swansea, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Swansea, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in San Jose
than in Swansea, Massachusetts
Swansea, MA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Swansea, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.6% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  246.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  72.6% higher
  Health
  21.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher

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