Cost of Living Calculator - Elwood, Indiana vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 185.5% more expensive than Elwood, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $214,149 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elwood, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Elwood, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
908% more expensive in San Jose
than in Elwood, Indiana
Elwood, IN vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Elwood, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  185.5% 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
  24.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,239.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  70.8% higher
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher

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