West Palm Beach, Florida vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 99.1% more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $636,989 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
198% more expensive in San Jose
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to West Palm Beach, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.1% higher
      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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  315.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower