What is a pro or con of living in San Jose, Californiacompared to Jackson, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 1181% more expensive in San Jose.

What salary do I need to live in San Jose, California copmared to Jackson, Mississippi?

A salary of $70,000 in Jackson, Mississippi should increase to $183,985 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.

JACKSON vs. SAN JOSE
Cost of Living Comparison

Jackson, Mississippi vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 162.8% more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $183,985 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
1181% more expensive in San Jose
than in Jackson, Mississippi

Jackson, MS vs. San Jose, CA

Compared to Jackson, San Jose is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

162.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

18.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

646.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.8% higher

Commute

80.6% higher

Health

5.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Jackson, Mississippi vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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