Cost of Living Calculator - DeKalb, Illinois vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 155.3% more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $191,508 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
474% more expensive in San Jose
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Dekalb, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  155.3% 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
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  590.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  95.6% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher

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