Pullman, Washington vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 122.1% more expensive than Pullman, Washington.

You would need a salary of $666,542 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pullman, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Pullman, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
191% more expensive in San Jose
than in Pullman, Washington
Pullman, WA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Pullman, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  122.1% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  249.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  142.4% higher
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher