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Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 110.4 in San Jose, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 2.8% more expensive than San Jose; housing rents differ by 20% (170.4 vs 211.9). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $72,924 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) | Los Angeles | San Jose | Los Angeles vs San Jose |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 110.4 | +2.8% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 105.2 | +1.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 211.9 | -19.6% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 156.7 | +1.2% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 100.3 | +4.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 119.3 | -5.0% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in San Jose | $48,616 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in San Jose | $97,232 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in San Jose | $145,849 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.