San Jose, California vs. Pacific Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pacific Grove, California is 6.9% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $139,674 in Pacific Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pacific Grove, California is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% cheaper in Pacific Grove
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Pacific Grove, CA
Compared to San Jose, Pacific Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  34.6% lower
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower