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CHICAGO vs. SAN JOSE
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Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs San Jose, California

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 100.2% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $360,335 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
316% more expensive in San Jose
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs San Jose, CA

Compared to Chicago, San Jose is:

Homeowner

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100.2% higher

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Food

17.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

337.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.3% higher

Commute

9.0% higher

Health

22.4% higher

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Personal

2.3% lower

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