Bedford, Indiana vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 191.3% more expensive than Bedford, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $276,762 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Bedford, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
616% more expensive in San Jose
than in Bedford, Indiana
Bedford, IN vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Bedford, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  191.3% 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
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  899.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  123.4% higher
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher