Cost of Living in San Jose

Cost Breakdown by Category

Index values. National average = 100. Lower is more affordable.

💰 Purchasing Power

With a median income of $117,324 and a cost of living index of 182, the purchasing power-adjusted income in San Jose is $64,464.

This means you need a higher income in San Jose to match the purchasing power of an average US city.

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