Cost of Living Calculator - Tukwila, Washington vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 64.9% more expensive than Tukwila, Washington.

You would need a salary of $123,658 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tukwila, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Tukwila, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in San Jose
than in Tukwila, Washington
Tukwila, WA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Tukwila, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.9% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  175.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.7% higher
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower

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