San Jose, California vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 53.3% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $28,486 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in State College
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. State College, PA
Compared to San Jose, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.3% lower
      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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  51.9% lower
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower