Belvidere, Illinois vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 161.2% more expensive than Belvidere, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $261,239 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Belvidere, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Belvidere, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
519% more expensive in San Jose
than in Belvidere, Illinois
Belvidere, IL vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Belvidere, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  161.2% 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
  23.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  618.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  88.8% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher