Towson, Maryland vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 86.0% more expensive than Towson, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $278,979 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Towson, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Towson, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in San Jose
than in Towson, Maryland
Towson, MD vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Towson, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.0% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  196.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  36.8% higher
  Health
  26.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower