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DETROIT vs. SAN JOSE
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Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Michigan vs San Jose, California

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 142.4% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $24,239 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
1554% more expensive in San Jose
than in Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, MI vs San Jose, CA

Compared to Detroit, San Jose is:

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142.4% higher

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27.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,770.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.9% higher

Commute

15.3% lower

Health

31.7% higher

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Personal

8.2% higher

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