Decatur, Illinois vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 213.9% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $156,934 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1320% more expensive in San Jose
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. San_Jose, CA
Compared to Decatur, San_Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  213.9% 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
  24.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,507.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  115.7% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher