Alexandria, Minnesota vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 168.4% more expensive than Alexandria, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $134,207 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Alexandria, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
402% more expensive in San Jose
than in Alexandria, Minnesota
Alexandria, MN vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Alexandria, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  168.4% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  456.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  157.7% higher
  Health
  29.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher