Cost of living in San Jose — 2026
San Jose has 990,054 residents and lies in Californie. Median rent there comes to roughly €2,237 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 1,015,300 €. Median income is 121,006 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 22% of monthly income.
Cost of living in San Jose
Rent
- Median rent
- 2,237 €/month
Buy
- Median home value
- 1,015,300 €
Income
- Median household income
- 121,006 €/year
Local taxes
- Median property tax paid
- 7,796 €/year
Quality of life — San Jose
Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023
Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023
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