Champaign, Illinois vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 171.5% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $135,732 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
522% more expensive in San Jose
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Champaign, 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)
  617.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  117.6% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher