Northbrook, Illinois vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 60.8% more expensive than Northbrook, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $155,180 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Northbrook, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Northbrook, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in San Jose
than in Northbrook, Illinois
Northbrook, IL vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Northbrook, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.8% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower