Chicago, Illinois vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 100.2% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $216,201 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
316% more expensive in San Jose
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Chicago, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  100.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  337.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  9.0% higher
  Health
  22.4% higher
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  Personal
  2.3% lower
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