West Des Moines, Iowa vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 141.8% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $362,767 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
319% more expensive in San Jose
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to West Des Moines, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  141.8% 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)
  331.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  111.8% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher