Cost of Living Calculator - Brandon, South Dakota vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 121.0% more expensive than Brandon, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $165,725 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brandon, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Brandon, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
229% more expensive in San Jose
than in Brandon, South Dakota
Brandon, SD vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Brandon, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  121.0% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  320.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  91.6% higher
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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