Bismarck, North Dakota vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 127.5% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $143,333 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
271% more expensive in San Jose
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Bismarck, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  127.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  276.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  103.5% higher
  Health
  14.6% higher
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  Personal
  4.9% higher
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