Charles City, Iowa vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 204.5% more expensive than Charles City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $274,079 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charles City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Charles City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
864% more expensive in San Jose
than in Charles City, Iowa
Charles City, IA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Charles City, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  204.5% 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
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,032.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  141.2% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher