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Cost of Living Calculator - Scranton, Pennsylvania vs San Jose, California

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 172.2% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $272,152 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
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• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
772% more expensive in San Jose
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Scranton, San Jose is:
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  172.2% higher
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  17.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,341.5% higher
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  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  72.6% higher
  Health
  9.6% higher
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  Personal
  3.4% higher
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