Palm Desert, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 74.1% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $435,223 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in San Jose
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Palm Desert, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.1% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  183.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  20.0% higher
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower