San Jose, California vs. Michigan City, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Michigan City, Indiana is 65.5% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $36,237 in Michigan City, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Michigan City, Indiana is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Michigan City
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Michigan City, IN
Compared to San Jose, Michigan City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.5% 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
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  47.9% lower
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower