What is a pro or con of living in San Jose, Californiacompared to University Place, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 107% more expensive in San Jose.

What salary do I need to live in San Jose, California copmared to University Place, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in University Place, Washington should increase to $82,187 in San Jose, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

UNIVERSITY PLACE vs. SAN JOSE
Cost of Living Comparison

University Place, Washington vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 64.4% more expensive than University Place, Washington.

You would need a salary of $82,187 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in University Place, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than University Place, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in San Jose
than in University Place, Washington

University Place, WA vs. San Jose, CA

Compared to University Place, San Jose is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

64.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

135.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

40.5% higher

Commute

28.5% higher

Health

22.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.6% lower

Cost of Food

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University Place, Washington vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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