Cost of Living Calculator - Penn Valley, California vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 70.1% more expensive than Penn Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $85,047 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Penn Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Penn Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in San Jose
than in Penn Valley, California
Penn Valley, CA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Penn Valley, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.1% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  59.5% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower

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