Palmyra, Pennsylvania vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 136.8% more expensive than Palmyra, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $355,176 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmyra, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Palmyra, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
303% more expensive in San Jose
than in Palmyra, Pennsylvania
Palmyra, PA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Palmyra, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  136.8% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  423.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  80.0% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher