According to this [1] cost of living calculator if you're making $55k in Portland you'd need $72k in San Jose - to maintain the same standard of living. A 30% i

According to this [1] cost of living calculator if you're making $55k in Portland you'd need $72k in San Jose - to maintain the same standard of living. A 30% increase in cost of living. So, anything more than that you'd actually be earning more in relative terms. [1] http://www.bestplaces.net/col/?salary=55000&city1=54159000&city2=50668000 http://www.bestplaces.net/col/?salary=55000&city1=541590...