Cost of Living Calculator - Chester, South Carolina vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 178.1% more expensive than Chester, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $208,647 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Chester, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
821% more expensive in San Jose
than in Chester, South Carolina
Chester, SC vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Chester, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  178.1% 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
  22.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,341.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  49.8% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher

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