What is a pro or con of living in San Jose, Californiacompared to Richmond, Kentucky?

Median Home Cost is 375% more expensive in San Jose.

What salary do I need to live in San Jose, California copmared to Richmond, Kentucky?

A salary of $150,000 in Richmond, Kentucky should increase to $379,412 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.

RICHMOND vs. SAN JOSE
Cost of Living Comparison

Richmond, Kentucky vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 152.9% more expensive than Richmond, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $379,412 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
375% more expensive in San Jose
than in Richmond, Kentucky

Richmond, KY vs. San Jose, CA

Compared to Richmond, San Jose is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

152.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

17.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

491.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.0% higher

Commute

106.0% higher

Health

4.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Richmond, Kentucky vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Richmond, KY vs. San Jose, CA

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