Ohio, Pennsylvania vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 87.3% more expensive than Ohio, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $93,641 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ohio, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Ohio, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in San Jose
than in Ohio, Pennsylvania
Ohio, PA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Ohio, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.3% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  39.0% higher
  Health
  21.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher