Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 189.0% more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $179,167 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
787% more expensive in San Jose
than in Parkersburg, West Virginia
Parkersburg, WV vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Parkersburg, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  189.0% 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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,101.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  103.5% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher