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 $37,257 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
      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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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