San Jose, California vs. Dakota Dunes, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota is 54.7% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $22,674 in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dakota Dunes, South Dakota is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Dakota Dunes
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Dakota Dunes, SD
Compared to San Jose, Dakota Dunes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.7% lower
      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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  52.6% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher