San Jose, California vs. Gig Harbor, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gig Harbor, Washington is 34.0% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $49,465 in Gig Harbor, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gig Harbor, Washington is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Gig Harbor
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Gig Harbor, WA
Compared to San Jose, Gig Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% lower
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher