Quick answer
Overall prices in the Miami, FL metro were 114.2 vs 110.4 in San Jose, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Miami is 3.4% more expensive than San Jose; housing rents differ by 27% (155.6 vs 211.9). A $75,000 income in Miami buys about what $72,548 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) | Miami | San Jose | Miami vs San Jose |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 114.2 | 110.4 | +3.4% |
| Goods | 103.6 | 105.2 | -1.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 155.6 | 211.9 | -26.6% |
| Utilities | 97.2 | 156.7 | -37.9% |
| Other services | 109.1 | 100.3 | +8.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.5 | 119.3 | -10.7% |
| $50,000 in Miami equals in San Jose | $48,365 | ||
| $100,000 in Miami equals in San Jose | $96,731 | ||
| $150,000 in Miami equals in San Jose | $145,096 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.