Darien, Illinois vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 91.3% more expensive than Darien, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $105,207 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Darien, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Darien, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
227% more expensive in San Jose
than in Darien, Illinois
Darien, IL vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Darien, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.3% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower