Moving to San Jose, CA
City Overview
Cost of Living
138
Avg Temperature
50°–72°F
State Income Tax
13.3%
Population
1.0M
The unofficial capital of Silicon Valley runs on tech money and ambition. Housing costs are staggering, but salaries match. The weather is mild, the Vietnamese food is outstanding, and the suburban sprawl is real.
Average Moving Costs to San Jose
Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.
| From | Distance | Full-Service | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 2,549 mi | $3,692–$5,810 | $2,229–$3,628 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 305 mi | $2,354–$3,647 | $960–$2,052 |
| Chicago, IL | 1,838 mi | $3,169–$4,993 | $1,828–$3,128 |
| Houston, TX | 1,608 mi | $3,007–$4,737 | $1,698–$2,966 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 614 mi | $2,465–$3,846 | $1,135–$2,268 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,499 mi | $3,552–$5,612 | $2,201–$3,592 |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,451 mi | $2,906–$4,576 | $1,608–$2,857 |
| San Diego, CA | 416 mi | $2,406–$3,736 | $1,023–$2,129 |
| Dallas, TX | 1,449 mi | $2,934–$4,611 | $1,608–$2,855 |
| Austin, TX | 1,465 mi | $2,956–$4,644 | $1,616–$2,867 |
Neighborhoods in San Jose
Willow Glen
A popular neighborhood in San Jose, CA for newcomers and residents alike.
Rose Garden
A popular neighborhood in San Jose, CA for newcomers and residents alike.
Japantown
A popular neighborhood in San Jose, CA for newcomers and residents alike.
Santana Row
A popular neighborhood in San Jose, CA for newcomers and residents alike.
Almaden Valley
A popular neighborhood in San Jose, CA for newcomers and residents alike.
Cost of Living in San Jose
Cost of Living Index
38% above the national average of 100
Index: 100 = national average. Scale capped at 150.
Avg 1BR Rent
$2,800/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$3,500/mo
Moving to San Jose from These Cities
From New York, NY
2,549 miles
Full-Service
$3,692–$5,810
From Los Angeles, CA
305 miles
Full-Service
$2,354–$3,647
From Chicago, IL
1,838 miles
Full-Service
$3,169–$4,993
From Houston, TX
1,608 miles
Full-Service
$3,007–$4,737
From Phoenix, AZ
614 miles
Full-Service
$2,465–$3,846
From Philadelphia, PA
2,499 miles
Full-Service
$3,552–$5,612
From San Antonio, TX
1,451 miles
Full-Service
$2,906–$4,576
From San Diego, CA
416 miles
Full-Service
$2,406–$3,736
From Dallas, TX
1,449 miles
Full-Service
$2,934–$4,611
From Austin, TX
1,465 miles
Full-Service
$2,956–$4,644
From Jacksonville, FL
2,341 miles
Full-Service
$3,425–$5,420
From Fort Worth, TX
1,420 miles
Full-Service
$2,903–$4,568