San Jose, California vs. Wauconda, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wauconda, Illinois is 55.4% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $44,558 in Wauconda, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wauconda, Illinois is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Wauconda
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Wauconda, IL
Compared to San Jose, Wauconda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.4% 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
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  35.4% lower
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher