Cost of Living Calculator - Brainerd, Minnesota vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 163.2% more expensive than Brainerd, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $184,211 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Brainerd, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
343% more expensive in San Jose
than in Brainerd, Minnesota
Brainerd, MN vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Brainerd, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  163.2% 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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  535.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  118.8% higher
  Health
  40.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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