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Cost of Living in San Jose, CA

Population: 990,054 | California

216
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

San Jose is 116% more expensive than the national average.

198
Housing
390
Home Values
113
Regional Price

Income

Median Household Income
$141,565
vs US Median ($75,149)
+88%

Housing

Median Rent
$2,617/mo
Median Home Value
$1,187,800
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$2,775/mo

Everyday Prices in San Jose

BLS Average Prices for the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$3.22
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
+5% vs US
🥚
$2.62
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
+5% vs US
🥛
$4.22
Milk (whole)
per gallon
+5% vs US
🍞
$1.94
Bread (white)
per lb
+5% vs US
🍗
$4.35
Chicken breast
per lb
+5% vs US
$0.26
Electricity
per kWh
+38% vs US

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