Palo Alto, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 50.3% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $74,515 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in San Jose
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  50.3% lower
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
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  Personal
  1.0% lower
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