Volga, South Dakota vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 151.2% more expensive than Volga, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $251,168 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Volga, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Volga, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
351% more expensive in San Jose
than in Volga, South Dakota
Volga, SD vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Volga, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  151.2% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  576.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  140.4% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher