Jefferson City, Missouri vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 157.8% more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $154,676 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
454% more expensive in San Jose
than in Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City, MO vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Jefferson City, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  157.8% 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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  543.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  122.4% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher