Quick answer
Overall prices in the Denver, CO metro were 105.8 vs 110.4 in San Jose, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Denver is 4.2% less expensive than San Jose; housing rents differ by 31% (146.9 vs 211.9). A $75,000 income in Denver buys about what $78,290 buys in San Jose, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Denver | San Jose | Denver vs San Jose |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.8 | 110.4 | -4.2% |
| Goods | 101.0 | 105.2 | -4.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 146.9 | 211.9 | -30.7% |
| Utilities | 87.9 | 156.7 | -43.9% |
| Other services | 99.4 | 100.3 | -0.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.8 | 119.3 | -11.3% |
| $50,000 in Denver equals in San Jose | $52,194 | ||
| $100,000 in Denver equals in San Jose | $104,387 | ||
| $150,000 in Denver equals in San Jose | $156,581 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.