Cost of Living Calculator - Algona, Iowa vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 180.7% more expensive than Algona, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $140,339 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Algona, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Algona, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
645% more expensive in San Jose
than in Algona, Iowa
Algona, IA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Algona, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  180.7% 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
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  639.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  150.8% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher

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