Reading, Pennsylvania vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 140.8% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $178,163 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
474% more expensive in San Jose
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Reading, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  140.8% 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
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,671.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  52.2% higher
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher