Palm Bay, Florida vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 137.8% more expensive than Palm Bay, Florida.

You would need a salary of $85,619 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Bay, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Palm Bay, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
292% more expensive in San Jose
than in Palm Bay, Florida
Palm Bay, FL vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Palm Bay, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  137.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  463.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  69.5% higher
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher