Palmdale, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 63.5% more expensive than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $147,148 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in San Jose
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Palmdale, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.5% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  221.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher