San Jose, California vs. East Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Palo Alto, California is 14.2% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $42,907 in East Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Palo Alto, California is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in East Palo Alto
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. East Palo Alto, CA
Compared to San Jose, East Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher