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


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 97.2% more expensive than Tumwater, Washington.

You would need a salary of $118,349 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tumwater, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Tumwater, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in San Jose
than in Tumwater, Washington
Tumwater, WA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Tumwater, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.2% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  216.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.5% higher
  Commute
  65.0% higher
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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