West Islip, New York vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 66.4% more expensive than West Islip, New York.

You would need a salary of $166,409 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Islip, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than West Islip, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in San Jose
than in West Islip, New York
West Islip, NY vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to West Islip, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.4% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.9% lower
  Commute
  33.9% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower