Bloomington, Illinois vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 160.9% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $358,768 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
467% more expensive in San Jose
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Bloomington, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  160.9% 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
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  552.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  124.0% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher