Quick answer
Overall prices in the Seattle, WA metro were 111.1 vs 110.4 in San Jose, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Seattle is 0.6% more expensive than San Jose; housing rents differ by 29% (151.3 vs 211.9). A $75,000 income in Seattle buys about what $74,521 buys in San Jose, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Seattle | San Jose | Seattle vs San Jose |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.1 | 110.4 | +0.6% |
| Goods | 104.0 | 105.2 | -1.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.3 | 211.9 | -28.6% |
| Utilities | 92.8 | 156.7 | -40.8% |
| Other services | 106.8 | 100.3 | +6.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 109.1 | 119.3 | -8.5% |
| $50,000 in Seattle equals in San Jose | $49,681 | ||
| $100,000 in Seattle equals in San Jose | $99,361 | ||
| $150,000 in Seattle equals in San Jose | $149,042 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.