Cost of Living Calculator - California, Pennsylvania vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 178.1% more expensive than California, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $139,069 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in California, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than California, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
746% more expensive in San Jose
than in California, Pennsylvania
California, PA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to California, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  178.1% 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
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,112.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  50.1% higher
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher

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