Springfield, Illinois vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 185.1% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $142,573 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
788% more expensive in San Jose
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Springfield, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  185.1% 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
  21.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  851.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  115.7% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher