Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kingston vs ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท San Jose

San Jose is 4.0% cheaper

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Category ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kingston ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท San Jose Difference
Cost of Living 42.6 40.9 -4.0%
Rent 30.2 22.6 -25.2%
Groceries 60.6 68.2 +12.5%
Restaurants 59.6 57.7 -3.2%
Purchasing Power 132.0 47.0 -64.4%
Data from March โ€“ October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.
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