Downers Grove, Illinois vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 87.0% more expensive than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $140,217 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in San Jose
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Downers Grove, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  87.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  25.3% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
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  Personal
  4.9% lower
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