Wheeling, Illinois vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 116.7% more expensive than Wheeling, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $238,407 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheeling, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Wheeling, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
392% more expensive in San Jose
than in Wheeling, Illinois
Wheeling, IL vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Wheeling, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  116.7% 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
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  408.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower