Wakefield, Massachusetts vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 45.8% more expensive than Wakefield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $91,831 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wakefield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Wakefield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in San Jose
than in Wakefield, Massachusetts
Wakefield, MA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Wakefield, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.8% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  45.8% higher
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower