Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 171.5% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $325,758 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
540% more expensive in San Jose
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Cedar Rapids, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  171.5% 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
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  659.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  119.5% higher
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher