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


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 139.7% more expensive than Altoona, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $323,579 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Altoona, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
327% more expensive in San Jose
than in Altoona, Iowa
Altoona, IA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Altoona, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  139.7% 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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  368.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  94.6% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher

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