Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 165.8% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $225,896 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
424% more expensive in San Jose
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Cedar Falls, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  165.8% 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
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  480.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  146.7% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher