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Overall prices in the New York, NY metro were 112.6 vs 110.4 in San Jose, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so New York is 1.9% more expensive than San Jose; housing rents differ by 30% (148.6 vs 211.9). A $75,000 income in New York buys about what $73,574 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) | New York | San Jose | New York vs San Jose |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 112.6 | 110.4 | +1.9% |
| Goods | 110.3 | 105.2 | +4.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.6 | 211.9 | -29.9% |
| Utilities | 127.0 | 156.7 | -18.9% |
| Other services | 105.8 | 100.3 | +5.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.5 | 119.3 | -4.9% |
| $50,000 in New York equals in San Jose | $49,049 | ||
| $100,000 in New York equals in San Jose | $98,099 | ||
| $150,000 in New York equals in San Jose | $147,148 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.