Cost of Living Calculator - Bowling Green, Ohio vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 155.0% more expensive than Bowling Green, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $89,323 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Bowling Green, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
452% more expensive in San Jose
than in Bowling Green, Ohio
Bowling Green, OH vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Bowling Green, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  155.0% 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
  20.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  517.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  103.8% higher
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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