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Edinburgh vs San Jose

Home Price & Cost of Living Comparison

Live DataLast updated: March 31, 2026ยทSource: OECD, Numbeo & National Statistics

๐Ÿ’ก Why it matters: Edinburgh vs San Jose

Edinburgh is 74% more affordable for homebuyers. Edinburgh has a price-to-income ratio of 7.8x compared to 11.5x in San Jose.

MetricEdinburghSan Jose
Avg Home Price$350,000$1,350,000
Price / sqm$5,200$14,500
Rent (1BR)$1,200/mo$3,000/mo
Rent (3BR)$2,000/mo$4,500/mo
Price-to-Income7.8x11.5x
Mortgage Rate4.5%6.8%
1yr Change+2.2%-0.5%
Median Income$45,000/yr$117,000/yr
Population540,0001,000,000
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โœ“ OECD, Numbeo & National Statisticsโœ“ Updated 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edinburgh or San Jose more expensive?
Edinburgh is more affordable. Home prices differ by $1,000,000 (74%).
Which city has cheaper rent, Edinburgh or San Jose?
Rent for a 1BR in Edinburgh is $1,200/mo vs $3,000/mo in San Jose.

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