Bettendorf, Iowa vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 142.9% more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $459,153 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
340% more expensive in San Jose
than in Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf, IA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Bettendorf, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  142.9% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  376.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  94.1% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher