What is a pro or con of living in San Jose, Californiacompared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 433% more expensive in San Jose.

What salary do I need to live in San Jose, California copmared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

A salary of $52,800 in Indianapolis, Indiana should increase to $133,710 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.

INDIANAPOLIS vs. SAN JOSE
Cost of Living Comparison

Indianapolis, Indiana vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 153.2% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $133,710 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
433% more expensive in San Jose
than in Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, IN vs. San Jose, CA

Compared to Indianapolis, San Jose is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

153.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

21.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

601.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.3% higher

Commute

66.3% higher

Health

7.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Indianapolis, Indiana vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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