What is a pro or con of living in San Jose, Californiacompared to Kirkwood, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 220% more expensive in San Jose.

What salary do I need to live in San Jose, California copmared to Kirkwood, Missouri?

A salary of $75,000 in Kirkwood, Missouri should increase to $150,701 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.

KIRKWOOD vs. SAN JOSE
Cost of Living Comparison

Kirkwood, Missouri vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 100.9% more expensive than Kirkwood, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $150,701 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkwood, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in San Jose
than in Kirkwood, Missouri

Kirkwood, MO vs. San Jose, CA

Compared to Kirkwood, San Jose is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

100.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

225.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.1% higher

Commute

70.6% higher

Health

12.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Kirkwood, Missouri vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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