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


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 184.0% more expensive than Boone, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $213,012 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boone, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Boone, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
667% more expensive in San Jose
than in Boone, Iowa
Boone, IA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Boone, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  184.0% 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
  19.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  728.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  122.1% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher

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