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San Jose
Santa Clara County
Strong fit with tradeoffs
Overall score
Higher is a closer fit.
San Jose · Overall
80
Outings is the strongest daily-life fit. Home costs is the piece to verify before treating the move as settled.
Everyday affordability
San Jose · Everyday affordability
Home, taxes & insurance
San Jose · Home, taxes & insurance
Restaurants & outings
San Jose · Restaurants & outings
Activities & social calendar
San Jose · Activities & social calendar
Parks & outdoor life
San Jose · Parks & outdoor life
Health & support access
San Jose · Health & support access
Weather comfort
San Jose · Weather comfort
Getting around & family visits
San Jose · Getting around & family visits
Region
San Jose · Region
San Jose metro
County
San Jose · County
Santa Clara County
Last checked
San Jose · Last checked
May 31, 2026
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