San Jose, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in San Jose, California?
$18,900 / month
for a family, 250.0% more expensive than the national average A total of $226,800 for the year for a family.
$8,400 / month
for a single person, 76.2% more expensive than the national average A total of $100,800 for the year for a single person.

San Jose cost of living score
231
More expensive
131.0% higher
than the US average
54.1% higher
than the California average
San Jose, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 231, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 131.0% higher than the U.S. average and 54.1% lower than the average for California.

San Jose, CA

Housing costs in San Jose?
A typical home costs $1,184,400, which is 250.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 61.5% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in San Jose costs $2,960 per month, which is 107.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 27.4% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford San Jose?
To live comfortably in San Jose, California, a minimum annual income of $226,800 for a family, and $100,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about San Jose?
San Jose, California is an attractive city for those looking to save money without sacrificing convenience and excitement. With a range of housing options, from single-family homes to apartments, it's easy to find an affordable place to live. Furthermore, groceries and transportation costs are both much less expensive than other cities in the US - making San Jose a great choice for budget-minded individuals.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSan JoseCaliforniaUnited States
  231.0149.9100.0
  113.7105.1100
  107.798.3100.0
  428.5234.8100.0
  $1,184,400$733,500$338,100
  96.8102.4100
  151.0133.1100.0
  155.8118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived in west San Jose/Cambrian, between Los Gatos and Almaden SJ since 1997. This side of town somehow avoided the erosion of the American dream. Houses are  More

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I lived in San Jose for 40 years. That’s during the most exciting time when the Silicon Valley was booming with real technology and San Jose was ranked as the safest big  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've lived in San Jose, CA for 25 years. This city is being over run with crime and gangs. The cost of living is very high. Granted, you are so close to mountains,  More

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