San Jose
City Overview
San Jose is the core city of Silicon Valley and California’s third-largest — the heart of the global tech industry, with Cisco, Adobe and eBay headquartered here and Apple, Google and Nvidia nearby. Per-capita income and education rank among the highest in the US. Living and housing costs are extremely high (among the priciest in the country). Mild, sunny climate — a global summit of tech jobs and innovation that draws top engineering and R&D talent.
Cost of Living Snapshot
Data above is approximate. Actual costs vary by location, timing, and personal lifestyle.
Getting Around
VTA light rail + buses + Caltrain (to San Francisco); Clipper card works across them. Mostly car-oriented. San Jose International (SJC). Car-centric.
Why Live Here
- Silicon Valley core; heart of global tech
- Top US per-capita income & education
- Among the most expensive in the US
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