Prospect, Kentucky vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 78.7% more expensive than Prospect, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $223,400 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Prospect, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Prospect, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in San Jose
than in Prospect, Kentucky
Prospect, KY vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Prospect, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.7% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  45.2% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher