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Chicago, Illinois - San Jose, California

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A salary of $150,000 in Chicago, Illinois should increase to $240,200 in San Jose, California

Chicago U.S. Avg. San Jose

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Cost of Living IndexesChicagoSan Jose
Overall105168
Food108116
Housing107314
Utilities99129
Transportation110112
Health104118
Miscellaneous102101
100=national average

San Jose is 60% more expensive than Chicago.

Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing is 193% more expensive in San Jose.


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