Westford, Massachusetts vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 49.6% more expensive than Westford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $194,502 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Westford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Westford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in San Jose
than in Westford, Massachusetts
Westford, MA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Westford, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.6% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  50.1% higher
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower