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PALO ALTO vs. SAN JOSE
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Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs San Jose, California
The cost of living in San Jose, California is
50.3%
cheaper
than Palo Alto, California.
You would need a salary of
$31,000
in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is
cheaper
than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in San Jose
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, San Jose is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
50.3% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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8.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
66.0% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.7% higher
Commute
7.4% higher
Health
0.0% higher
Taxes
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Personal
1.0% lower
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