Cost of Living Calculator - East Chicago, Indiana vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 189.4% more expensive than East Chicago, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $217,046 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in East Chicago, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than East Chicago, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
901% more expensive in San Jose
than in East Chicago, Indiana
East Chicago, IN vs San Jose, CA
Compared to East Chicago, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  189.4% 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
  24.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,327.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  70.6% higher
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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