What is a pro or con of living in San Jose, Californiacompared to State College, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 233% more expensive in San Jose.

What salary do I need to live in San Jose, California copmared to State College, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $40,000 in State College, Pennsylvania should increase to $85,657 in San Jose, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

STATE COLLEGE vs. SAN JOSE
Cost of Living Comparison

State College, Pennsylvania vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 114.1% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $85,657 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
233% more expensive in San Jose
than in State College, Pennsylvania

State College, PA vs. San Jose, CA

Compared to State College, San Jose is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

114.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

205.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.1% higher

Commute

108.0% higher

Health

14.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.6% higher

Cost of Food

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State College, Pennsylvania vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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State College, PA vs. San Jose, CA

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