Aurora, Illinois vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 141.3% more expensive than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $723,906 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
381% more expensive in San Jose
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Aurora, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  141.3% 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
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  454.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  67.0% higher
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher