How expensive is San Jose compared to the rest of United States?

San Jose ranks #28 out of 558 cities globally. It is 14.0% more expensive than the United States average, based on 80 cities. The rent index is 68.6 and local purchasing power is 153.2.

What is the average rent in San Jose?

A 1-bedroom apartment in San Jose city centre costs approximately USD 3,163 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 2,725 (saving 14%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 4,975.

Is San Jose affordable to live in?

San Jose is expensive overall. Groceries are expensive, restaurants are expensive, and local purchasing power is strong.

🇺🇸 CA, United States · #28 of 558 cities · 2026

Costul Vieții în San Jose

14.0% peste media din United States

Locul #28 din 558 de orașe · Mai scump decât 95% din orașele din lume

+14.0%

Costul vieții

Vezi clasamentul United States →

+26.2%

Chirie

Vezi clasamentul United States →

+9.8%

Alimente

Vezi clasamentul United States →

+10.5%

Putere de cumpărare

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Comparat cu media din United States

Prețuri Chirie

Prețuri chirii în San Jose

Apartament	Centrul orașului	În afara centrului	Economisești
1 cameră	USD 3,163/mo	USD 2,725/mo	14%
3 camere	USD 4,975/mo	USD 4,482/mo	14%

Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in San Jose

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Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	$4.98	2 sources
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	$4.05	2 sources
Bread (500g)	$3.63	2 sources
Local cheese (1kg)	$18.68	2 sources
Chicken (1kg)	$12.17	2 sources
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	$11.36	2 sources
Eggs (12)	$6.81	2 sources
Milk (1L)	$1.55	2 sources
Potatoes (1kg)	$2.94	2 sources
Tomatoes (1kg)	$4.28	2 sources
Water (1.5L)	$2.60	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	$24.00	2 sources

Apples (1kg)

$4.98

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

$4.05

Bread (500g)

$3.63

Local cheese (1kg)

$18.68

Chicken (1kg)

$12.17

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

$11.36

Eggs (12)

$6.81

Milk (1L)

$1.55

Potatoes (1kg)

$2.94

Tomatoes (1kg)

$4.28

Water (1.5L)

$2.60

Wine (mid-range)

$24.00

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Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	$8.50	2 sources
Cappuccino	$5.83	2 sources
McMeal	$13.00	2 sources
Cheap meal	$28.50	2 sources
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	$121.00	2 sources

Draft beer (0.5L)

$8.50

Cappuccino

$5.83

McMeal

$13.00

Cheap meal

$28.50

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

$121.00

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Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	$147.46	2 sources
Jeans (Levi's 501)	$57.03	2 sources
Sport shoes (Nike)	$106.93	2 sources
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	$46.33	2 sources

Business shoes (leather)

$147.46

Jeans (Levi's 501)

$57.03

Sport shoes (Nike)

$106.93

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

$46.33

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Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	$17.50	2 sources
Gym membership	$105.42	2 sources

Cinema ticket

$17.50

Gym membership

$105.42

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Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	$1.32	2 sources
Taxi start	$3.50	1 source
Monthly pass	$92.00	2 sources

Gasoline (1L)

$1.32

Taxi start

$3.50

Monthly pass

$92.00

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Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	$265.71	2 sources

Basic utilities (85m²)

$265.71

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. August 2026.

Indici de Cost

Costul vieții

+14.0% Expensive

Chirie

+26.2% Very expensive

Alimente

+9.8% Expensive

Restaurante

+10.1% Expensive

Putere de cumpărare

+10.5% Strong

Viața în San Jose: la ce să te aștepți

San Jose este expensive conform standardelor globale (locul #28 din 558 orașe). Este 14.0% mai scump față de media din United States, pe baza a 80 orașe.

Alimentele sunt expensive, iar mesele la restaurant sunt expensive. Groceries oferă cel mai bun raport calitate-preț, iar Rent este cel mai scump.

Puterea de cumpărare locală este ridicată — locuitorii își pot permite mai multe bunuri și servicii decât în majoritatea orașelor.

Costul Vieții în San Jose

Prețuri chirii în San Jose

Prices of Goods & Services in San Jose

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Indici de Cost

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