Cape Girardeau, Missouri vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 164.1% more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $396,192 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
556% more expensive in San Jose
than in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Cape Girardeau, MO vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Cape Girardeau, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  164.1% 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
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  614.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  115.7% higher
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher