Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Penn Valley, California


The cost of living in Penn Valley, California is 41.2% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $44,094 in Penn Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Penn Valley, California is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Penn Valley
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Penn Valley, CA
Compared to San Jose, Penn Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.2% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  37.3% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher

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