Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 144.0% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $136,663 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
457% more expensive in San Jose
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Harrisburg, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  144.0% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,854.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  71.0% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher