East St. Louis, Illinois vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 199.9% more expensive than East St. Louis, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $149,930 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in East St. Louis, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than East St. Louis, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1985% more expensive in San Jose
than in East St. Louis, Illinois
East St. Louis, IL vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to East St. Louis, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  199.9% 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
  25.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,918.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  48.3% higher
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher