San Jose, California vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 49.8% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $25,116 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in West Palm Beach
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to San Jose, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.8% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  15.6% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher

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