Cost of Living Calculator - Watertown, New York vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 181.4% more expensive than Watertown, New York.

You would need a salary of $78,796 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Watertown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
683% more expensive in San Jose
than in Watertown, New York
Watertown, NY vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Watertown, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  181.4% 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
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  744.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  128.4% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher

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