Wilkesboro, North Carolina vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 159.3% more expensive than Wilkesboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $98,552 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Wilkesboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
372% more expensive in San Jose
than in Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Wilkesboro, NC vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Wilkesboro, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  159.3% 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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  431.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  116.3% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher