Brookings, South Dakota vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 156.0% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $488,869 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
368% more expensive in San Jose
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Brookings, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  156.0% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  492.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  151.7% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher