Moving from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA

Straight-line distance: 73 miles.

Home sizeEstimated cost
Studio / 1-bedroom$511 – $776
2-3 bedroom$1,619 – $2,446
4+ bedroom house$3,029 – $4,569

Estimates based on typical per-mile and per-room moving-industry rates; actual quotes vary by mover, season, and access. Not a quote from any specific company.

How San Jose compares to San Francisco

San Francisco's median home value is $1,348,700 — 17% higher than San Jose's $1,149,600.

Median household income is $136,689 in San Francisco versus $136,010 in San Jose.

Typical rent runs $2,316 in San Francisco and $2,526 in San Jose.

Housing costs are mixed: San Jose, CA has the lower median home value while San Francisco, CA has lower median rent. This reflects housing only, not total cost of living.

MetricSan Francisco, CASan Jose, CA
Population851,0361,001,176
Median home value$1,348,700$1,149,600
Median household income$136,689$136,010
Median gross rent$2,316$2,526
Climate risk (FEMA)Very HighVery High

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey; FEMA National Risk Index

Data last updated July 2026.