Quick answer
Overall prices in the Orlando, FL metro were 101.4 vs 110.4 in San Jose, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Orlando is 8.2% less expensive than San Jose; housing rents differ by 42% (123.4 vs 211.9). A $75,000 income in Orlando buys about what $81,659 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) | Orlando | San Jose | Orlando vs San Jose |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 101.4 | 110.4 | -8.2% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 105.2 | -8.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 123.4 | 211.9 | -41.8% |
| Utilities | 87.2 | 156.7 | -44.3% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 100.3 | -1.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 119.3 | -15.0% |
| $50,000 in Orlando equals in San Jose | $54,440 | ||
| $100,000 in Orlando equals in San Jose | $108,879 | ||
| $150,000 in Orlando equals in San Jose | $163,319 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.