CA·West Coast
San Jose
“San Jose college town”
MildSunnyCoastal
The Pulse
Population
1.0M
Rent, 1BR
$2,800/mo
Walk / Transit
50 · 37
Safety
A-
The Scene
San Jose State is the anchor, plus Santa Clara nearby. Tech internships at every company you’ve heard of.
Silicon Valley’s biggest city — sprawling, expensive, sunny. Cars still rule despite light rail.
Monthly cost · 1-person
Rent (1BR)
$2,800
Groceries
$470
Utilities
$155
Transit
$95
Estimated total$3,520/mo
Climate
0°30°60°90°
Winter
50.9°
Summer
70.7°
Pacific31.7″ rain/yr
Getting around
Walk
50
Transit
37
Car-dependent — You'll need wheels to do anything
Schools here · 5