Troy, Michigan vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 93.2% more expensive than Troy, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $251,123 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Troy, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
214% more expensive in San Jose
than in Troy, Michigan
Troy, MI vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Troy, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.2% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  220.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  34.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower