Housing
Housing in the San Jose area is generally pricy, but the people who work in the Silicon Valley still maintain a higher disposable income than most of their counterparts in other areas of the country. The fact that the city covers such a wide range of land, and that demands by techs in the Silicon Valley are the reason for the housing boom, combine to make housing a premium commodity in the area. The variety of property available and the number of small neighborhoods ensure that everyone can find a place they could call home.