What is a pro or con of living in San Jose, Californiacompared to Isle of Palms, South Carolina?

Childcare is 118% more expensive in San Jose.

What salary do I need to live in San Jose, California copmared to Isle of Palms, South Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Isle of Palms, South Carolina should increase to $89,683 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.

ISLE OF PALMS vs. SAN JOSE
Cost of Living Comparison

Isle of Palms, South Carolina vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 19.6% more expensive than Isle of Palms, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $89,683 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Isle of Palms, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Isle of Palms, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
118% more expensive in San Jose
than in Isle of Palms, South Carolina

Isle Of Palms, SC vs. San Jose, CA

Compared to Isle Of Palms, San Jose is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

24.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.7% lower

Commute

48.2% higher

Health

11.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Isle of Palms, South Carolina vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Isle Of Palms, SC vs. San Jose, CA

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