Pacific Grove, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 7.4% more expensive than Pacific Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $118,132 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacific Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Pacific Grove, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
58% more expensive in San Jose
than in Pacific Grove, California
Pacific Grove, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Pacific Grove, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  52.8% higher
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher