West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 73.0% more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $345,937 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in San Jose
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to West Chester, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.0% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  60.1% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower