Cost of Living Calculator - Ballwin, Missouri vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 103.8% more expensive than Ballwin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $152,844 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ballwin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Ballwin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
242% more expensive in San Jose
than in Ballwin, Missouri
Ballwin, MO vs San_Jose, CA
Compared to Ballwin, San_Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.8% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  268.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  60.1% higher
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower

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