What is a pro or con of living in San Jose, Californiacompared to Columbus, Montana?

Median Home Cost is 183% more expensive in San Jose.

What salary do I need to live in San Jose, California copmared to Columbus, Montana?

A salary of $29,000 in Columbus, Montana should increase to $63,171 in San Jose, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLUMBUS vs. SAN JOSE
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbus, Montana vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 117.8% more expensive than Columbus, Montana.

You would need a salary of $63,171 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Montana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Columbus, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in San Jose
than in Columbus, Montana

Columbus, MT vs. San Jose, CA

Compared to Columbus, San Jose is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

117.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

14.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

384.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.1% lower

Commute

86.2% higher

Health

15.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbus, Montana vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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